The Asian Development Bank's utility twinning programme, with Satoshi Ishii, Director for Strategy and Partnerships, ADB and Vivek Raman, Principal, ADB

In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark interviews Satoshi Ishii and Vivek Raman from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss the bank's impactful initiatives in the water sector. The conversation covers the guests' educational and professional backgrounds, the scale and purpose of the ADB, and the significance of the upcoming Water and Urban Development Forum. A key topic is the ADB's twinning program, fostering partnerships between utilities for mutual learning and development. The podcast highlights success stories, future plans for the twinning program, and concludes with career advice for aspiring professionals in the sector.

00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast
00:11 Meet the Guests: Satoshi Ishii and Vivek Raman
02:08 Understanding the Asian Development Bank
03:34 The Importance of the Water Forum
05:21 Exploring the Twinning Program
08:37 Success Stories and Future of the Twinning Program
12:51 Advice for Future Leaders
14:14 Conclusion and Farewell