The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Xiaoqin (Emma) Fan as its new Country Director for Pakistan. She assumed office on October 14, 2024 (Monday), and succeeds Yong Ye who held the post from 2021.
As Country Director, Ms. Fan will oversee ADB’s operations in Pakistan, including the implementation of the country partnership strategy (CPS). She will also lead the consultation for the new CPS covering the period from 2026 to 2030.
“I am delighted to be back in Pakistan to lead the country office,” said Ms. Fan. “ADB will continue to work closely with Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, the private sector, and other stakeholders to speed up economic recovery, implement reforms, and champion policies and development processes to create jobs. We’ll scale up our support for climate resilience, private sector development, and institutional development; and we will continue to foster livable cities, rural development, digital ecosystems, growth centers, and regional cooperation and integration.”
A national of New Zealand, Ms. Fan holds a Doctorate in Economics from the Australian National University. She has more than 30 years of professional experience, including 22 years in ADB. Prior to joining ADB, she worked as a Policy Adviser in Australia and an Economist in New Zealand.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. It is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.
