Parallel Session 2: From Evidence to Action: Lessons from Asia's Reform Journey

Independent Evaluation Department, Asian Development Bank

Explore how countries across Asia and the Pacific, from those with mature evidence systems to those still struggling to institutionalize evidence use, are strengthening evidence-informed decision-making, and identify practical lessons for advancing reforms, budgeting, and development results.

Keynote speaker:

Abdul Abiad, Deputy Chief Economist, ADB

Panelists

Joseph Capuno, Undersecretary, Investment Programming Group, Department of Economy, Planning and Development, Philippines  

Moderator

Jiro Tominaga, Deputy Director General, IED, ADB

Session Coordinator: Myrna Fortu