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.

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

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

(Not) Talking “HIV/AIDS” in the Philippines

Many of the Filipinos, I have gotten to know over the last 8 years, say that their love lives are strongly influenced by their passionate, emotional culture and Catholic up-bringing.

ADB-supported vaccination program in the Marshall Islands.

3 reasons why inclusive business in health is not 'soft'

Let us correct this myth and discuss what is needed to support inclusive business models for health care in Asia and the Pacific.

Susann Roth, Saumya Kailasapathy

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

Pharmacy at a health clinic in Poipet, Cambodia.

5 reasons to be worried about health security in Asia

The risk of contracting antimicrobial-resistant bacteria or emerging infectious diseases is higher in Asia than anywhere else in the world.

Uzbekistan is one of the target countries of ADB's first health bond.

A new way of funding healthcare in developing Asia

ADB’s health bond opens the door to badly needed long-term financing for health projects in Asia and the Pacific.

Family planning session in Bangladesh.

A world she deserves

Investing in sexual and reproductive health is not only the right thing to do – it benefits women, families, and the entire economy.

An ADB-supported health clinic in Mongolia.

ADB’s new vision for health in 2015-2020: Why, what, and how

Here are a few highlights from ADB’s new Operational Plan for Health 2015-2020 launched today.

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

More than a third of the world’s COVID-19 vaccine developers are in Asia.

Asia should lead the way in producing a novel coronavirus vaccine

The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not only developing a COVID-19 vaccine but distributing it to those who need it most.

Matthias Helble, Susann Roth

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