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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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