Susann Roth

Principal Knowledge Sharing and Services Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department

Susann works on ADB’s innovation and knowledge management agenda. In this role she supports the implementation of Strategy 2030, which calls for more applications of technology, innovation, and strengthening knowledge management in ADB operations. Susann also works on corporate foresight to enhance the capacity of ADB and its clients to respond to and plan for emerging trends. Follow her on Twitter: @ADB_SusannR.

With the closure of many public markets in Asia, vendors are looking for other ways to get their food to the people who need it. Photo: Megan Thomas

Amid COVID-19, the time to act is now to protect food security

With the impacts of the pandemic on food and nutrition being felt around the region, planning is needed to avoid higher food prices, decreased nutrition and reduced food security.

Hans Woldring, Susann Roth

Здоровый образ жизни и пригодные для жизни города являются важной частью предотвращения следующей пандемии. Фото АБР

Давайте предпримем решительные действия в отношении здоровья, чтобы избежать будущих пандемий

Пандемия COVID-19 могла бы дать возможность использовать более целостный подход к здоровью и благополучию, инвестировать в системы здравоохранения и в устойчивые цепочки поставок.

Susann Roth, Najibullah Habib

Healthy lifestyles and livable cities are an important part of warding off the next pandemic. Photo by ADB

Let's take bold action on health to avoid future pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic could be an opportunity to take a more holistic approach to health and well-being, invest in health systems and in resilient supply chains.

Susann Roth, Najibullah Habib

The concept of quality in universal health coverage is now being addressed in some countries. Photo: ADB

Health care must be affordable and accessible, but also high quality

Universal health coverage must be high quality to improve patients’ health outcomes

Valerie Shelly, Susann Roth, Kirthi Ramesh

When population growth ends, prospects for the next generation are greatly improved. Photo: Alex Gruber

Five myths about population, aging and environmental sustainability

For sustainable development, universal wellbeing should be the goal, rather than endless growth. Minimizing further growth in human populations is only part of the solution, but an essential part.

Jane O'Sullivan, Francesco Ricciardi, Susann Roth

The government in Armenia is envisioning a brighter future for the country’s urban areas. Photo: ADB

Seeing the future(s) of Armenia

The innovative practice of “futures studies” offers a new vision for urban development in Armenia

Susann Roth, Ramola Naik Singru

Futures studies can help governments prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Tomorrowland: Applying futures studies and foresight in policy dialogue

By reimagining the future we can drive the change we want to see. We can’t change the past, but everything we do now changes the future.

The partnership aims to increase long-term integrated financing for health, including malaria.

Financing for impact: Why we need a new regional health fund

The fund wants to lower the cost of health sector development financing, while investing long-term for sustainable impact.

Susann Roth, Aaron Batten

Without electricity, health facilities can’t operate incubators for newborn babies.

3 ways investing in energy makes people healthier

Improving electricity supply to rural health facilities is critical to deliver quality health care across developing Asia.

Susann Roth, Filipe Silva

We need to lower health risks in SEZs. Here’s one way.

Assessing health impacts in special economic zones mitigates potential risks and enhances benefits for workers and their families.

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