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ADB–Japan Funds Week Towards a Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific

“Beyond the Pandemic: Forging Ahead with the Enhanced Japan Funds”

Session 2: Policy Dialogue between ADB and Japan’s Ministry of Finance on New JFPR Directions

28 June 2022, 1:30PM-3:30PM (Manila Time via Zoom)

Master of Ceremonies:
Ms. Wendy Walker
Chief of Social Development Thematic Group
Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department
Asian Development Bank

AGENDA

1:30-1:33pm 

Introduction by Master of Ceremonies 

1:33-1:43pm 

 

Keynote:  
Mr. Masashi Tanabe 
Director, Multilateral Development Banks Division, International Bureau 
Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan 

1:43-1:48pm 

 

Moving Forward with the New JFPR 
Mr. Jacob Sorensen 
Fund Manager, JFPR and Director, Partner Funds Division
Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department
Asian Development Bank 

Video: Towards a Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific: The New JFPR and its Priority Areas  

1:48-1:50pm 

Photo Session 

1:50-3:25pm 

 

Panel Discussion: The New JFPR: Enhancing Preparedness for the Future Crises 

Moderator: Ms. Wendy Walker, 
Chief of Social Development Thematic Group 

Panelists: 

Universal Health Coverage 
Mr. Patrick Osewe 
Chief, Health Sector Group 

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management 
Ms. Noelle O’ Brien 
Chief of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Thematic Group 

G
overnance of Infrastructure, Quality Infrastructure Investment 
Mr. Hiranya Mukhopadhyay 
Chief of Governance Thematic Group 

Public Finance Management 
Mr. Jose Luis Syquia 
Principal Public Management Specialist  

Q&A and Summary of Discussion 

3:25-3:30pm 

 

Closing Remarks:
Ms. Xiaohong Yang 
Chief Thematic Officer on behalf of Director General 
Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department 
Asian Development Bank 

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