ADB Japan Funds Week 2022

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

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

Session 4: Technical Session among STGs, Regional Departments and SDPF on the New JFPR Priority Areas and Coordination Mechanism

30 June 2022, 2:00PM-3:45PM (Manila Time via Zoom)

Master of Ceremonies:
Ms. Samantha Hung
Chief of Gender Equality Thematic Group
Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department

AGENDA
2:00-2:03pm	Introduction by Master of Ceremonies
2:03-2:08pm	Welcome Remarks Mr. Jacob Sorensen Director, Partner Funds Division
2:08-2:13pm	Report on the Highlights of the Policy Dialogue between ADB and JMOF on the New JFPR Directions Mr. Hiroki Kasahara Principal Financing Partnerships Specialist
2:13-2:15pm	Photo Session
2:15-3:30pm	Discussion: New JFPR Priority Areas and Coordination Mechanism for Project Processing: Presentations from Sector and Thematic Groups and Responses by Regional Departments and SDPF Moderator: Ms. Samantha Hung, Chief of Gender Equality Thematic Group, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department Introduction by SDPF Mr. Hiroki Kasahara Principal Financing Partnerships Specialist Japan Funds Team, Partner Funds Division Discussants from STGs, SDCC: Universal Health Coverage Mr. Arindam Dutta Senior Health Specialist, Health Sector Group Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Ms. Noelle O’ Brien Chief of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Thematic Group Governance of Infrastructure, Quality Infrastructure Investment Mr. Hyun Chang Park Public Management Specialist, Governance Thematic Group Public Finance Management Mr. Jose Luis Syquia Principal Public Management Specialist, Governance Thematic Group Poverty Reduction Ms. Lainie Thomas Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Conflict-Affected Situations) Discussants from Regional Departments: Ms. Oksana Nazmieva Principal Financial Management Specialist Central and West Asia Department Mr. Pavit Ramachandran Country Director Mongolia Resident Mission Mr. Paul Curry Principal Operations Coordination Specialist Pacific Department Mr. Francesco Tornieri Principal Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development) South Asia Department Ms. Alely Bernardo Senior Financing Partnerships Specialist Southeast Asia Department Discussant from SDPF, SDCC Mr. Jacob Sorensen Director, Partner Funds Division Q&A and Summary of Discussion
3:30-3:35pm	Introduction of the JFPR User Guide Mr. Yusuke Sekiguchi Financing Partnerships Specialist Japan Funds Team, Partner Funds Division
3:35-3:40pm	Video: Catalysts for Development: ADB–JSP and the other Japan Trust Funds
3:40-3:45pm	Closing Remarks Mr. Jacob Sorensen Director, Partner Funds Division Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department Asian Development Bank

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