Glenita Amoranto

Economics Officer, ADB Economic Analysis and Operational Support Division, Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Glenita’s research interests include urban and labor economics. She obtained her Masters in Economics from the Yokohama National University in Japan, and her Master of Statistics from the University of the Philippines.

Infrastructure and planning are key to the success of Asia’s cities. Photo: Sven Scheuermeier

Asia’s Growth Engines Need a Tune Up

Asian cities act as engines of economic growth, providing jobs, expertise, and the sharing of resources. But in some cases, these powerful engines are sputtering due to insufficient infrastructure, inadequate planning, and poor governance.

Glenita Amoranto, Liming Chen, Eugenia Co Go