The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi who has been promoted as ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters.
Appointment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi who has been promoted as ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters. She will take charge of steering ADB operations in India and fostering relations with the government and the country’s other development partners. She will lead the implementation of ADB’s country partnership strategy, 2023–2027 that is designed to catalyze robust and inclusive private sector-led growth in India. A Japanese national, Ms. Oka has almost 3 decades of professional experience, including over 18 years with ADB, where she has served in various capacities since joining as a project specialist in the Mekong Department in 2005.
Since the start of its country operations in 1986, ADB has been a steadfast partner in supporting India’s development goals and economic growth.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Founded- 19 December 1966
Headquarters- Mandaluyong, Philippines
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