Dennis Dizon
Consultant, Asian Development Bank

Dennis Dizon is an economics and statistics specialist at the Asian Development Bank. He is part of the team compiling various indicators for the ADB Key Indicators for the Asia and the Pacific report. Prior to joining ADB, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Geography and master’s degree in Statistics at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, and a master’s degree in Cartography at the Technical University of Munich.

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Using Data to Safeguard Vulnerable Communities from Climate Risks

Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.

   Climate change; Economics; Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Innovative Solutions to Address Poverty-Related Transport and Mobility Challenges

Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges.

   Governance and public sector management; Poverty; Transport
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities