Lynnette joined ADB in August 2015. Her current portfolio includes preparation and implementation of education projects and provision of technical assistance support in Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia. She has more than 30 years experience in development work, especially in human development (education, health, social protection), poverty issues, rural development.
Marito Garcia served as Practice Manager for Education at the World Bank’s Latin America and the Caribbean Region, and Lead Economist for Programs in New Economy Skills and e-Learning for World Bank’s Africa Region. He currently serves as a Board Director of Learning Equality, a California-based non-profit education technology company dedicated to bringing the internet offline
Abdul Abiad is Director of the Macroeconomic Research Division at the Asian Development Bank in Manila, where he oversees the ADB’s flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. From 2000 to 2015, he was with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, where he worked on the World Economic Outlook. His research has focused on financial sector development and
Rich Mascarinas develops engagement strategies for knowledge and communications on integrity. Prior to joining ADB as staff, she was the digital head of a microfinance-focused bank and a communications consultant on governance, civil society, and women for development organizations. She has a master's degree in women and development.
Sameer is an economist who leads ADB’s projects and programs in the areas of education, skills development, social protection and jobs. Prior to joining ADB operations in Southeast Asia, he was with the Macroeconomic Division of the Research Department at ADB. His research interest is spread across areas such as impact of technology on employment, innovation and structural