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貿易・投資・経済協力を通じた成長~東アジアの経済開発・協力経験~

Xian Zhu

Professional Experience

Jan 2002 to present

Principal Director, Office of Cofinancing Operations Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines Heading and managing ADB's cofinancing operations, including collaborations with both official cofinanciers.

Apr 2001 to Dec 2001

Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, Energy & Financial Sectors Department Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines.

Jan 1999 to Feb 2001

Executive Director for China World Bank Group Washington D.C., USA Representing one of the largest borrowers and the 6th largest shareholder in the World Bank Group (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA).

Jul 1998 to Jan 1999

Director General, International Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage the relations with Multilateral Development Banks, including World Bank and Asian Development Bank, with respect to their operations in China, in areas such as policy dialogue, overall lending discussion, economic and sector works, projects management, and financial management. Manage the relations with Bilateral and official financial institutions with respect to their lending operations in China, and with the Ministries of Finance/Treasury of other countries particularly for the Bilateral Programs and forums. Assist Minister and Vice Ministers of Finance in managing participation/involvement in International Forums, Initiatives and Conferences, such as APEC Finance Ministers' Meetings, G-22 Initiatives on New Financial Architecture. Manage the Ministry's relations with International Financial Institutions (Commercial Banks, Investments Banks, Insurance Companies, etc.).

Feb 1996 to Jul 1998

Acting Director, World Bank Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, Peoples Republic of China Overall responsibility for managing the relations with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA).

Jun 1994 to Feb 1996

Deputy Director, State Debt Management Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage the treasury business in the Ministry of Finance, including its domestic treasury bonds issuing as well as sovereign bonds issuing in the international capital markets.

Oct 1993 to Jun 1994

Division Chief, Policy and Program Division World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage China's representation in the World Bank, as well as policy dialogues, lending program discussions, monitoring economic and sector works, etc.

Jan 1992 to Oct 1993

Division Chief, Infrastructure and Industry Lending Division World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage World Bank financed projects in China in infrastructure and industry sectors.

Apr 1989 to Nov 1991

Advisor to the Executive Director for China World Bank Group Washington D.C., USA

Nov 1987 to Apr 1989

Deputy Division Chief, IDA Lending Division, World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China

Oct 1986 to Nov 1987

Senior Program Officer, Policy and Program Division, World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China

Dec 1984 to Sep 1985

Program Officer Policy and Program Division, External Finance Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China

Apr 1982 to Dec 1984

Assistant to the Chief Representative Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Beijing, People's Republic of China

Education & Training

Sep 1985 to Sep 1986

Heinz Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, USA, majoring in economics.

Sep 1978 to Jan 1982

Western language & literature Department BA, Peking University Beijing, People's Republic of China Numerous training programs both in China and the World Bank, including in 1997 the Executive Program for the senior World bank staff in the Business School, Harvard University, USA