Curtis S. Chin

Curtis S. Chin

Curtis S. Chin is a former U.S. ambassador to the ADB (2007-2010) under U.S. presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Presently, Chin is a senior fellow and executive-in-residence at the Asian Institute of Technology. He is also the managing director at RiverPeak Group.

Latest Articles

How to keep ADB relevant in a changing Asia

How to keep ADB relevant in a changing Asia

almost 12 years ago // ADB annual meeting

Almost half a century after ADB's foundation, parts of the region are achieving spectacular economic growth — while others are still mired in poverty. In a guest opinion, two former bank officials suggest what the institution can do to adapt itself to the new development landscape.

ADB’s new president and his agenda for change

ADB’s new president and his agenda for change

almost 13 years ago // Development Buzz

Former U.S. envoy to the Asian Development Bank Curtis S. Chin outlines a three-pronged agenda for the bank’s new chief in an exclusive blog for Devex.

Who should be ADB’s next chief?

Who should be ADB’s next chief?

almost 13 years ago // Contributor: Curtis Chin

The search is on for the next Asian Development Bank president. Who is the ideal candidate? What would another Japanese leader mean for the bank’s staff? Is a Chinese candidate in the running? Former U.S. Ambassador to the ADB Curtis S. Chin weighs in.