Don Lambert is the Country Director for ADB's Armenia Resident Mission. Previously at ADB he led the Private Sector Development Unit within ADB’s Viet Nam Resident Mission, worked on financial sector development in India and Sri Lanka, served as head of the corporate recovery unit, and was a risk management specialist covering ADB's financial institutions portfolio. Employment prior to ADB included with the US Federal Reserve and as a US Army officer. Mr. Lambert holds a master’s degree from Harvard University, a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, and is a CFA® charterholder.
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Armenia faces a growing need to adapt its infrastructure to withstand severe climate events and maintain crucial trade routes. Enhancing resilience through modern engineering practices and strategic investments is vital for the country's economic stability and growth.
Armenia is poised to benefit economically and environmentally from electric vehicle adoption, driven by affordable electricity and regulatory reforms. By implementing a comprehensive policy framework, the nation can enhance air quality and reduce dependency on imported oil.
Հայաստանը կանգնած է ջրային պաշարներին առնչվող լուրջ մարտահրավերների առաջ, ինչը պայմանավորված է կլիմայի փոփոխությամբ, եւ անհապաղ եւ երկարաժամկետ ռազմավարության կարիք ունի՝ սեփական ջրային ռեսուրսները ճիշտ օգտագործելու եւ կայուն գյուղատնտեսություն ապահովելու նպատակով:
Armenia faces severe water challenges due to climate change and needs immediate and long-term strategies to safeguard its water resources and ensure sustainable agriculture.
Viet Nam is committing to ambitious goals to address climate change. Here’s how to fund them.
Mandating public credit ratings for all publicly and privately traded bonds will improve the transparency and sustainability of Viet Nam’s corporate bond market.
Bank boards can drive growth and profits while spurring positive social change by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women.
For microfinance institutions in Viet Nam to flourish and grow their client base, regulatory changes are needed, beginning with their ownership.
Small businesses are the backbone of the Vietnamese economy. The government should take decisive action to help them, particularly those owned by women.
Despite significant gains in the last decade, Viet Nam’s infrastructure lags regional peers such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Partnering with the private sector will help close the gap.
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