Rudi Hendrikus Louis Van Dael
Principal Portfolio Management Specialist, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

Rudi Van Dael is currently a Principal Portfolio Management Specialist based in the ADB Nepal Resident Mission. From 2010 until 2019, he worked as a social sector specialist in ADB on various education projects in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Complementing the project work, he was involved in studies on using human-centered design, entrepreneurship programs, skills for the electricity sector, minimum service standards in education, and subsidized employment programs. He has a diploma in computing science, a master’s in public administration, and a PhD in sociology.

Insight

Market-responsive training, recognized competency certifications, and timely learning modules can provide the skills needed for green jobs in the energy sector.

Insight

Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.