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Masato Kanda

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Masato Kanda

@ADBPresident

President of @ADB_HQ

Manila, Philippines

Joined March 2021

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Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 7
It was an honor to meet Nepal’s Prime Minister @ShahBalen and congratulate him on the strong mandate he has received. I affirmed ADB’s strong commitment to supporting his ambitious reforms towards economic transformation, job creation, and investment. ADB is stepping up as
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 16
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Susumu Tonegawa, a Nobel laureate, pioneering scientist, and deeply respected mentor whom I had the privilege of knowing for decades. Professor Tonegawa transformed immunology by discovering the genetic mechanism behind antibody
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 16
I am pleased to announce that Wempi Saputra has been appointed as ADB's next Vice-President for Sectors and Themes. Wempi held responsibilities at the vice-minister level in the Government of Indonesia, served as Indonesia’s G20 Finance Deputy during the country’s 2022 G20
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 14
ADB’s Board of Directors has approved game-changing reforms to three crisis response tools to help countries respond faster and more flexibly to energy supply and food price shocks. Watch the video for the key updates and read the news release for more details:
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Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 9
In my remarks to the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program Conference 2026, I emphasized that development is not only about financing. It is about people. For nearly four decades, Japan’s partnership has been at the heart of this program. It reflects Japan’s conviction that investing in
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 9
I am honored to be appointed as a Commissioner of the @AIforGood Global Commission. AI is moving quickly from promise to practice, with the potential to reshape public services, economic opportunity, and how countries respond to complex global challenges. For Asia and the
AI for Good Global Commission
From commission.aiforgood.itu.int
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 9
Slower growth and higher inflation now define a more fragile outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific, as the economic effects of the Middle East conflict are proving more persistent than expected. Read the Asian Development Outlook July 2026: adb.org/outlook/editio…
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Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 8
What I heard and saw in Nepal left me optimistic about what comes next. Watch highlights from my visit.
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Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 7
Meeting colleagues at the Nepal Resident Mission was an opportunity to thank them for the work behind this visit and for sustaining ADB’s partnership with Nepal every day. This year marks 60 years of working together to support Nepal’s growth and development. The experience and
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 7
I met business leaders from across Nepal’s economy to hear about the barriers holding back private investment and the opportunities with the greatest potential to create jobs and drive growth. We all agreed: Nepal does not lack potential. But unlocking that potential will
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 7
It was a pleasure to meet Nepal’s Finance Minister and ADB Governor Swarnim Wagle and congratulate him on the government’s first budget and its ambitious reform agenda. ADB is determined to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the business environment and mobilize
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 6
At Viswa Niketan Secondary School, I saw how investment in safer, more resilient schools can become an investment in Nepal’s future. Rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake, the school is now equipped with modern science and technology facilities as part of ADB’s continued investment
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 6
At the Nepal Electricity Authority, I visited the Distribution Command and Control Center and the ADB-financed Data Center, where real-time monitoring and better data management are helping strengthen Nepal’s power system. Together with Minister of Energy, Water Resources and
Masato Kanda
@ADBPresident
Jul 6
Arrived in Kathmandu at a pivotal moment for Nepal. The country has shown remarkable resilience through repeated shocks and periods of major change. As Nepal's largest development partner, with an active portfolio of $3.9 billion, we will support Nepal in turning that resilience