David Margonsztern

David is currently working as Chef de Projet Transport – Lead Urban Transport Specialist at Agence Française de Développement. 

He obtained his Master in Urban Planning and Management from National Engineering School (ENPC), France in 1997, and his Bachelor in Political Science from Political Science Institute, France in 1995. He obtained his Certificate in Urban Planning and Public Transport from the University of California of Los Angeles, USA in 1996.

Arnaud Heckmann

Arnaud Heckmann is the Country Operation Head at the Asian Development Bank’s Nepal Resident Mission. He was formerly Principal Urban Development Specialist at ADB’s East Asia Urban and Social Sectors Division. He has extensive experience designing, processing, and administering integrated economic and urban development projects and technical assistance promoting transformative approaches, inclusive and green livable cities, climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental sustainability, and green urban-rural development.

Ron Slangen

Ron Slangen is the Unit Head, Portfolio Management in the Central and West Asia Urban and Water Division in ADB Headquarters, Manila. He is also the country team leader for urban and water operations in Uzbekistan and leads policy dialogue and strategy formulation to address issues of rapid urbanization through innovative, integrated approaches. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University.