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18 January, Wednesday (10-45am-12:30pm)

Program
Time Activity Presenter
10:45 – 10:50
Welcome and introductions
 Joseph Zveglich
10:50 – 11:05
Presentation on the objectives of the new operating model (NOM) as it relates to the work of economists, the new reporting arrangements for country economists and the role of the Regional Lead Economists, and three questions for discussion
Albert Park
Chia-Hsin Hu
11:05 – 11:30
 Question 1: How can ADB improve its development impact and how can economists contribute
Joseph Zveglich
(Moderator)
11:30 – 11:55
Question 2: How can we improve country/regional knowledge work under the NOM?
  • What challenges do country economists face in contributing to country/regional knowledge work?
  • What should be the role of the Regional Lead Economists in setting the country/regional research agenda?
  • What should be the role of the new ERDI in this work?
  • What opportunities are there for collaboration between country economists and ERDI economists?
Joseph Zveglich
(Moderator)
11:55 – 12:20
Question 3: How can ERDI support career development for economists throughout the Bank?
  • What issues do economists face with career development in the current organizational structure?
  • What training/capacity building support can ERDI provide?
  • How can the NOM and the new reporting arrangements enhance career path opportunities for economists, including greater mobility between operations and research?
Joseph Zveglich
(Moderator)
12:20 – 12:30
Reflections on the discussion, with emphasis on any points of action or issues to be aware of when moving to the NOM
Albert Park
Chia-Hsin Hu

A [Closed Session for ADB Economists; Registration Required; Lunch Included]


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