The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Arnaud Cauchois as new Country Director for Nepal. 

As Country Director, Cauchois will lead ADB operations in the country and policy dialogue with the government of Nepal and other development partners. He will oversee the implementation of ADB’s country partnership strategy for Nepal that focuses on the country’s long-term development needs through improved infrastructure for private sector-led growth, improved access to devolved services, and environmental sustainability and resilience, reads the press release issued by the bank.

Cauchois has almost three decades of professional experience, including over 15 years with ADB. Cauchois, a French national, joined ADB in 2005 as a Rural Development Specialist and has since held numerous leading positions.