Rishikesh Singh has more than 25 years of experience in public administration, policy, development finance, and financial inclusion. As principal planning and policy specialist at ADB, he leads planning and resource allocation for technical assistance programs. Previously, he managed portfolios in ADB’s South Asia Department, supporting countries in strengthening project readiness and implementation. Before joining ADB, he served as director in India’s Ministry of Finance, where he led engagement with multilateral development institutions. He holds an M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.