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Jeremy Bird

Strategic Water Sector Analysis Specialist

Jeremy specializes in water resources policy, institutions and management. He has had a diverse career working across Asia and Africa including as Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) from 2012-2017, CEO of the Mekong River Commission from 2008-2011, senior advisor to the World Commission on Dams, and senior water resources specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). As an independent advisor,  Jeremy has supported policy and strategy formulation processes at national and regional levels including the Bonn Nexus Conference and ADB’s Water Financing Program. He has undertaken sector analyses and supported ADB staff during fact-finding and appraisal missions. Jeremy is currently facilitating establishment of a platform for cooperation on water under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program and acting as an advisor to the development of the Uzbekistan Water Code.