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Masato Kanda

President, Asian Development Bank

Background

Masato Kanda is the President of the Asian Development Bank.

The ADB announcement of 11 November 2026 quotes him on the RPACA launch.

Asian Development Bank: Asian Development Bank is an agency that was founded in 1966 and is owned by 69 members, 50 from the region.

Title: President, Asian Development Banksource
Launch remarks: Said rising seas and increasingly destructive storms threaten island homes, livelihoods and infrastructuresource
Launch statement: Said the investment will help island communities prepare for coming dangers and protect their peoplesource

WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Masato Kanda, on Nov 13, 2026. Masato Kanda is a named leader in 1 story. The most recent is ADB and Green Climate Fund launch Pacific climate program to mobilize over $1 billion for 14 island economies.

The Green Climate Fund approved a $250 million grant for the program, which the GCF said will help reach 3.7 million Pacific Islanders.

Nov 13, 2026 · 4 min read · Quoted or named as leader

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