2023

-2024

Implementing a Differentiated Approach to Urban Development in the Pacific

Asian Development Bank

Implementing a Differentiated Approach to Urban Development in the Pacific

Asian Development Bank

ADB’s regional knowledge and Technical Assistance (TA) supports the integration of a differentiated approach to operations in urban environments across the Pacific region.

The project supports the integration of a differentiated approach to operations in urban environments across the Pacific region. It focuses on strengthening the resilience of urban areas in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS) by addressing the root causes of their vulnerability and fragility, including low institutional capacities for planning and managing urban development. The project aims to help SIDS and FCAS adopt a longer-term horizon for urban planning and support governments in preparing a more programmatic and multisector approach to urban infrastructure investments in developing member countries (DMC).

We have been engaged to conduct a rapid review of the intended outcomes, outputs, and approaches identified under the original Technical Assitance (TA) of ADB and develop/improve the technical dimensions of ongoing TA components. Further, we have identified and developed potential additional TA components, with particular emphasis on the technical dimensions, and documented the decisions made and actions identified by management in response to the proposed variation.

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Partnership Development • Operations Management • Business Development • Project Management • Advocacy • Leadership Development and Change Management

M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.

He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.

 
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