Ginting replaces Manmohan Parkash, who recently joined ADB’s South Asia Department as deputy director general. Ginting, who assumed the office on Tuesday, will lead ADB’s policy dialogue with the government, development partners and other stakeholders. “Inclusive, climate-resilient, and environment-friendly development will be pursued in close collaboration with the government and development partners to promote a more harmonious and sustainable growth process in the country.”“Mr Ginting brings strong strategic leadership skills as ADB’s Country Director for Bangladesh in helping the country to reduce poverty and promote inclusive, sustainable, and climate resilient socioeconomic development,” said ADB Director General for South Asia Kenichi Yokoyama. “The ADB team led by Mr Ginting will further widen and deepen the strong Bangladesh–ADB partnership by managing the sovereign, private sector, and knowledge operations effectively.”Ginting has worked at the ADB for 14 years. Since joining ADB he has served as senior country economist and deputy country director in Indonesia, the director for economic analysis and operational support at the bank’s headquarters and as deputy director general for its Economic Research and Regional Cooperation department.

Source: bd News24 October 05, 2021 07:30 UTC