Mai Lin C. Villaruel
Economics Officer, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development Bank

Mai Lin Villaruel is an economics officer at the Macroeconomics Research Division.  She is part of the team that produces the Asian Development Outlook and Asia Bond Monitor. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Statistics from the Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Case Study

Securing Lives and Livelihoods in Southern Vientiane through Climate Mitigation

Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.

   Lao People's Democratic Republic; Agriculture and natural resources; Climate change; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Case Study

Strengthening Municipal Capacity for Public–Private Partnerships in Waste Management

In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.

   Lao People's Democratic Republic; Governance and public sector management; Private sector development; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation