Masato Kanda.
Japanese bureaucrat and Asian Development Bank President
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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Swarnim Wagle thanked the Asian Development Bank for its support and investment. Masato Kanda is confirmed to be the President of the ADB.Well supported9 reports
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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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Around Masato Kanda this week
News at the entities that move Masato Kanda most-
Asian Development Bank StructuralThe Asian Development Bank funded a cancer treatment program in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the President urging an investigation into hospital procurement.Moves Masato Kanda
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Nepal OperationalAP reported on search efforts in Nepal, involving Rajendra Karki who is located near the border.Moves Masato Kanda
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Balendra Shah OperationalEconomic necessity is separating Nepalis working abroad from their families, prompting the government to commit to improving livelihoods.Moves Masato Kanda
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Tarique Rahman TransactionalTarique Rahman directed Ishraque Hossain to resign while the minister was involved in an armed anti-drug operation.Moves Masato Kanda
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Bangladesh TransactionalHamin Ahmed represents Bangladesh in regional music policy.Moves Masato Kanda
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Lee Jae Myung OperationalLee Jae Myung used Twitter for direct public communication on October 19, 2026.Moves Masato Kanda
Connections
The 13 strongest of 16, 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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Balendra Shah Operational
The individuals are engaged in discussions regarding development partnership, economic growth, infrastructure, and cooperation.
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Philippines Transactional
Kanda offered additional financing to the Philippines.
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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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Kazakhstan Transactional
Kanda announced financing intended for Kazakhstan's development.
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Bangladesh Transactional
Masato Kanda visited Bangladesh to discuss development priorities with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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Gilles Roth Operational
Gilles Roth met with Masato Kanda, who was serving as President of the Asian Development Bank.
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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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Lee Jae Myung Operational
The individuals discussed cooperation regarding critical minerals, AI, and energy.
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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.