Qualifications
Master’s Degree in International Economics
Research gate or Linked-in account links
https://researchmap.jp/YumikoTamura
Background
- 1991–1998 Japan Center for International Finance
- 1998–2025 Asian Development Bank
- 1998–2009 Senior Country Economist for Viet Nam, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia; Advisor to the President
- 2010–2016 Deputy Country Director and Country Team Leader at Viet Nam Resident Mission
- 2017–2020 Deputy Country Director and Country Team Leader at Myanmar Resident Mission
- 2021–2022 Principal Operations Coordination Specialist at East Asia Department
- 2023–2025 Representative, Japanese Representative Office
Teaching
International Development Policy Framework, Development Economics, International Relations, International Cooperation
Research
Country development strategy, diagnostic studies, and growth forecast; policy framework for international cooperation and development assistance; regional cooperation and integration initiatives; managing for development results
The country/countries where you work currently
Asia and the Pacific, especially countries and subregional economy along the Mekong River
Message
Having worked as economist and development cooperation expert in Asia and the Pacific, I have extensive professional experiences and practical knowledge about challenges and opportunities facing developing countries within the region and beyond. The issues I have professionally dealt with are all related to planetary health in one way or the other. I will be delighted to work with young academics and practitioners in the DrPH program to understand the reality of development on the ground and pursue impactful solutions.