Mandalay Urban Development and Enhanced Regional Cooperation in Asia Read more about Mandalay Urban Development and Enhanced Regional Cooperation in Asia This seminar discussed the development of Mandalay, Myanmar, and the significant challenges it faces in the wake of reforms over the last two to three years. Although the lion’s share of foreign investors’ attention is on the capital city of Yangon, it is worthwhile to focus on Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. In addition to its natural and economic advantages, Mandalay is a major node on the emerging South Asia to Southeast Asia Corridor, as well as on the North South corridor linking Yunnan province in the People's Republic of China with the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean.
Lance Gore Keywords water specialist Urban Development Read more about Lance Gore Lance is the Principal Portfolio Management Specialist and Principal Water Resources Specialist for ADB’s South Asia Regional Department’s agriculture and natural resources division. He is a chartered engineer who has been working for ADB since 2003 and as staff since 2012. He focuses mainly on water resources management, water governance, irrigation modernization, flood risk management, and bulk storage and conveyance.
Siti Hasanah Keywords Urban Development Read more about Siti Hasanah After nearly two decades in the resident mission, this urban development specialist takes her place in headquarters, ready for new challenges and the same old purpose—helping people. Born in Bandung, Indonesia, Siti has made a career out of working for the good of a city. In the beginning, it was for Jakarta, where she moved after finishing a degree in environmental engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology, a reputable university that counts West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil and ADB Vice President Bambang Susantono as some of its notable alumni.
Siddeek Ahmed Keywords sanitation Urban Development water ICT Read more about Siddeek Ahmed Dr. Siddeek Ahmed is the Chairman & Managing Director of Eram Group. With over 30+ years of experience, he is the driving force behind the success and achievements of the Eram Group since its inception in the mid-1990s.
David Margonsztern Keywords transport Urban Development Read more about 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 Keywords Urban Development economic and urban development climate change adaptation and mitigation environmental sustainability green urban-rural development Read more about 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.
Joint Internal Workshop on Urban Operational Plan Read more about Joint Internal Workshop on Urban Operational Plan This learning event created synergy that benefited the Urban Sector Group (formerly Urban Community of Practice) network members, particularly those working in Asian Development Bank (ADB) resident missions (RMs) in supporting the Urban Operational Plan (UOP) implementation and ultimately delivering innovative and meaningful urban projects around Asia and the Pacific.
Ron Slangen Keywords urban planning water management Urban Development urban ADB Read more about 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.