Bambang Susantono

Former Vice President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, ADB

Mr. Susantono managed ADB’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, and the Department of Communications. Before joining ADB, he was Indonesian Vice-Minister of Transportation and Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Mr. Susantono has extensive experience providing policy advice to government, private sector organizations and international institutions. He has chaired several research institutes, taught in universities, and was commissioner for airline, port, telecommunications and media companies. Mr. Susantono has served as the President of Indonesia Intelligent Transport Society; Vice President of East Asia Society of Transportation Studies based in Tokyo, Japan; and Trustee of the SouthSouthNorth Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ADB works to ensure DMCs can access the support they need for climate action.

4 Takeaways from COP24 in Poland as Climate Agenda Takes Center Stage

The main highlights of the UN climate conference in Katowice are the 4 “Cs” of coordination, capacity building, coherence, and champions.

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The Talanoa Dialogue supports achieving climate ambitions through collective action.

ADB Deepens Its Commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change

As development institutions are expected to deliver more climate finance, ADB will play a more significant role in helping its developing member countries fulfill their climate pledges.

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Bringing Renewable Energy to a Small Philippine Island

On Malalison Island, in the Philippines, people are enjoying 24/7 electricity service through the use of solar hybrid technology, a new kind of battery storage and smart metering.

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Engineers conduct surveying for a regional road project in Uzbekistan.

Building Infrastructure for Asia Requires Fresh Thinking

Our experience in the PRC, India and Indonesia demonstrates there are six key issues to bear in mind on what kind of infrastructure we build, and how we finance and build it.

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Copenhagen is famous for its cycling culture.

Copenhagen – A Pioneer in Sustainable Urban Development

Asian cities have much to learn from the Danish capital on sustainable urban living.

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Fintech solutions are key to Asia Pacific economies recovering from the pandemic and thriving in the future. Photo: Rami Al Aayat

Fintech Can Drive a Strong Post-COVID-19 Recovery in Asia

The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth so that communities, especially in poor and remote areas, can survive the crisis and thrive.

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Many countries in Asia are grappling with a digital economy that is growing faster than the regulations needed to manage it. Photo: Jens Johnsson

How Asia Can Ride the Digital Wave to Spur Financial Development

The ‘app economy’ provides potential risks and benefits for developing countries. The right policies are needed to bring out the best in these emerging economic trends.

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Cities in Asia, such as Dhaka, in Bangladesh, are trying innovative solutions to make their cities more livable. Photo: Salman Preeom

How Asia’s Cities Can Become More Livable After the Pandemic

Asia’s cities must become greener, more inclusive, more competitive, and more resilient to build forward better and be better places to live.

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The Sihwa tidal power plant has a 75-meter high observatory.

How Sihwa Turned the Tide on Bespoiling Energy Plants

This tidal power plant in the Republic of Korea is a remarkable combination of high energy capacity and low environmental impact.

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Participants at the 2018 ADB Knowledge Forum.

In Pursuit of Knowledge for the Benefit of All

ADB shares knowledge to better meet development needs throughout Asia and the Pacific.

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