ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Allison Woodruff
Allison Woodruff is an environmental and natural resource economist with more than 15 years’ experience working on urban water supply and sanitation and natural resource management projects in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. She joined ADB in 2008 as a Young Professional. Prior to this, she held positions with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, United Nations Development Programme, and other Canadian government and nongovernment organizations.
Allison holds an MSc. degree in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and a second Master’s degree in Development Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She also holds a BSc. in Economics from the University of Victoria, Canada.
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