Masato Kanda.
Japanese bureaucrat and Asian Development Bank President
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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ASEAN bloc offers compelling growth opportunities for investors, and the bloc is considering expert advice on regional connectivity.Some support1 report
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The Asian Development Bank is deploying a project to strengthen AI readiness among its member economies and mobilize private sector support.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Masato Kanda is named the sole nominee for the presidency of the Asian Development Bank.Some support1 report
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Around Masato Kanda this week
News at the entities that move Masato Kanda most-
Asian Development Bank StructuralThe Asian Development Bank has lifted its growth outlook for developing Asia and maintained its forecast for China at 4.6%, noting energy costs from the Middle East conflict.Moves Masato Kanda
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Nepal OperationalCriticism mounts against Nepal as the country grapples with the uncontrolled influx of climbers on Mount Everest, pressuring expedition operators to mitigate risks.Moves Masato Kanda
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Balendra Shah OperationalNepal, alongside other figures, proposed a trilateral mechanism for regional issues and discussed leadership roles in the Himalayan region.Moves Masato Kanda
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Tarique Rahman TransactionalNahid criticized the Prime Minister's speech at the UN General Assembly on September 28, 2026.Moves Masato Kanda
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Bangladesh TransactionalUS diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Moves Masato Kanda
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Lee Jae Myung OperationalSouth Korea protested Ukraine's handling of prisoners of war.Moves Masato Kanda
Connections
The 12 strongest of 15, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Asian Development Bank Structural
Masato Kanda holds the formal office of President of the Asian Development Bank.
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Masatsugu Asakawa Structural
Masato Kanda completed Masatsugu Asakawa's unexpired term, indicating a succession in role.
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Nepal Operational
Masato Kanda, as ADB President, engages with Nepali officials to discuss economic reform and development priorities during his visits.
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Philippines Transactional
Kanda offered additional financing to the Philippines.
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Balendra Shah Operational
The individuals are engaged in discussions regarding development partnership, economic growth, infrastructure, and cooperation.
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Tarique Rahman Transactional
The two individuals met to discuss and engage with the development priorities of Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh Transactional
Masato Kanda visited Bangladesh to discuss development priorities with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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Kazakhstan Transactional
Kanda announced financing intended for Kazakhstan's development.
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Lee Jae Myung Operational
The individuals discussed cooperation regarding critical minerals, AI, and energy.
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations Operational
ASEAN is currently considering expert advice provided by Masato Kanda regarding regional connectivity issues.
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Southeast Asia Shared context
Masato Kanda, through his role at the ADB, advocates for regional power system connections within Southeast Asia.
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Koo Yun-cheol Operational
The individuals discussed combining financing capabilities with South Korean company expertise.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
3 events- Swarnim Wagle thanked the Asian Development Bank for its support and investment. Masato Kanda is confirmed to be the President of the ADB.
- The Asian Development Bank is deploying a project to strengthen AI readiness among its member economies and mobilize private sector support.
- Masato Kanda is named the sole nominee for the presidency of the Asian Development Bank.