Xiaoqin Fan named ADB’s country director for Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday appointed Xiaoqin Fan as its new country director for Pakistan, a statement from the body said. According to the statement by ADB, Fan “will oversee ADB’s operations in Pakistan, including the implementation of the country partnership strategy (CPS) that prioritises lifting growth, increasing resilience, and boosting competitiveness”. “She will also lead the consultation for the new CPS covering the period from 2026 to 2030,” it added. A national of New Zealand, the official has a Doctorate in Economics from the Australian National University, and Master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Lanzhou University in China, with 30 years of professional experience, including 22 years in ADB.