Alessandra Heinemann

Social Development Specialist, East Asia Regional Department

Alessandra is interested in the future of work, livable cities, and how design thinking can drive public sector innovation. Before joining ADB in 2018, she led the OECD’s social protection work in developing countries. Alessandra started her career working for the World Bank in Washington DC and the UN in New York, Bangkok, and Kathmandu. You can follow her on Twitter @heinemana

In the Philippines, a new approach is being taken to help people affected by poverty. Photo: ADB

Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere

The graduation approach provides a sequenced intervention designed to overcome multiple barriers that prevent the extreme poor from breaking out of poverty.

Alessandra Heinemann

Gui'an's New District aspires to make public transport enticing for all.

Human-centered design: Putting people at the heart of urban transport infrastructure planning

ADB is helping a new tech hub in the PRC respond to user needs as it develops a sustainable public transport system.

Susan Lim, Alessandra Heinemann

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Alessandra Heinemann

Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere

Human-centered design: Putting people at the heart of urban transport infrastructure planning

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Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere

Human-centered design: Putting people at the heart of urban transport infrastructure planning

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