Takehiko Nakao

Takehiko Nakao is the president of the Asian Development Bank and the chairperson of ADB's board of directors. He was elected president by ADB's board of governors and assumed office in April 2013. Before joining ADB, Mr. Nakao was the vice minister of finance for international affairs at the Ministry of Finance of Japan.

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Opinion: Multilateral development banks need reforming. Here's how.

almost 7 years ago // Asian Development Bank

Takehiko Nakao, president of the Asian Development Bank, sets out three area MDBs need to focus on to remain relevant in a political climate that favors the national agenda.

Opinion: How MDBs can unlock private finance for development

about 8 years ago // Financing development

Here are three practical tips from Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao.

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