Dr. Kaoru Ogino is Principal Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He has over 25 years of professional experience in the energy sector, specializing in power, gas, oil, and renewable energy. At ADB, he has worked for energy sector projects that promote regional cooperation and integration, energy security, pollution reduction, climate change, and public-private partnerships across the Asia subregions including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Asia. He holds a PhD in International Studies from the University of Tokyo and is a lecturer and visiting research fellow at the University of Tokyo.