Masato Kanda
Masato Kanda is a prominent Japanese economist and banker who has recently been appointed as the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Known for his expertise in international finance and development, Kanda has had a significant impact on economic policy in the Asia-Pacific region. His leadership at ADB is expected to focus on sustainable development and addressing pressing challenges such as climate change and poverty in member countries.
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ADB President Masato Kanda highlighted the strong partnership with Georgia.
ირაკლი კობახიძემ, აზიის განვითარების ბანკის პრეზიდენტთან ერთად, აზიის განვითარების ბანკის მუდმივი წარმომადგენლობის ახალი ოფისი გახსნა
Georgia· 2026-03-06
Masato Kanda, the president of the Asian Development Bank, announced the provision of three million US dollars to support the people affected by the 'Ditwa' cyclone.
ආසියානු සංවර්ධන බැංකුවෙන් ඩොලර් මිලියන තුනක්
Sri Lanka· 2025-12-05Masato Kanda is the president of the Asian Development Bank.
O‘zbekiston va OTB STEM loyihasi bo‘yicha 100 mln dollarlik kelishuv imzoladi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-11-18
Masato Kanda is the President of the Asian Development Bank who announced a $3 million grant for flood relief in Pakistan.
ADB commits $3 million grant for flood relief - Business
Pakistan· 2025-08-30
The ADB boss has reaffirmed his support for Pakistan at a time when the two sides are working out details of the 10-year Country Partnership Strategy.
ADB support - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-08-29
ADB President Masato Kanda expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s economic reforms and resilience during his visit.
Pakistan seeks Asian Development Bank’s support for reforms - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-28
Masato Kanda was congratulated for all the support and commitment he has provided.
Malaysia, Indonesia dan Thailand bangun projek infrastuktur bernilai AS$39 bilion
Malaysia· 2025-05-27
Masato Kanda is the president of the Asian Development Bank.
O‘zbekiston 2026-yilda OTBning 59-yillik yig‘ilishini qabul qiladi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta.uzUzbekistan· 2025-05-07
Masato Kanda emphasized the importance of transforming food systems due to climate change and rising prices.
OTB va O‘zbekiston muzliklar erishi va suv tanqisligiga moslashish loyihalarini ishlab chiqmoqda – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta.uzUzbekistan· 2025-05-07
Chuang conveyed Taiwan’s opposition to the designation at a meeting with the regional bank’s new president Masato Kanda.
Finance minister protests Taiwan’s designation at ADB
Taiwan· 2025-05-06
Masato Kanda emphasized the importance of transforming food systems due to climate change and rising prices.
5-may kuni e’lon qilingan eng muhim yangiliklar dayjesti – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta.uzUzbekistan· 2025-05-05
During the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Milan, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged ADB President Masato Kanda to reduce financial assistance to Pakistan.
Pahalgam terror attack: Steps India has taken to batter Pakistan since April 22 | India News
India· 2025-05-05
Masato Kanda is the president of the Asian Development Bank who discussed Uzbekistan's approach to developing renewable energy through private investments.
O‘zbekiston — energetika sohasiga xususiy investitsiyalarni jalb qilishda strategik yondashuv namunasi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta.uzUzbekistan· 2025-05-05
ADB President Masato Kanda was urged by the finance minister to reduce financial assistance to Pakistan.
Pahalgam attack: India demands Asian Development Bank cut funding for Pakistan | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05Masato Kanda is the president of the Asian Development Bank who announced plans to invest in food security in the Asia-Pacific region.
OTB Osiyo-Tinch okeani mintaqasida oziq-ovqat xavfsizligi uchun $40 mlrd sarmoya kiritadi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta.uzUzbekistan· 2025-05-05ADB President Masato Kanda announced the new target during the bank’s annual meeting in Milan, Italy.
ADB boosts Asia-Pacific food security fund to $40 billion - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-05In a meeting with Masato Kanda, president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Aurangzeb congratulated him on his recent appointment.
Aurangzeb highlights improved macroeconomic outlook in US meetings - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-25
ADB President Masato Kanda emphasized the bank's commitment to turning financial resources into concrete results.
‘Pakistan faces $2bn losses in climate disasters’: ADB - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-25Masato Kanda has recently taken office as the 11th president of the Asian Development Bank.
ආසියානු සංවර්ධන බැංකුවේ නව සභාපති වැඩ අරඹයිSri Lanka· 2025-03-15Masato Kanda expressed his commitment to advancing ADB’s mission to promote sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth in the region.
Kanda becomes president of ADB - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-25
Masato Kanda has been appointed as the president of ADB.
პრემიერ-მინისტრი ირაკლი კობახიძე მასატო კანდას ADB-ის პრეზიდენტად დანიშვნას ულოცავსGeorgia· 2025-02-24
