Summary
- Masato Kanda, special advisor to the Cabinet, aims to create a system for flexible assistance during natural disasters if elected as head of the Asian Development Bank.
- He plans to respond flexibly while respecting established member country strategies and hopes to provide more responsive support in emergencies.
- Kanda highlights Japan’s experience with natural disasters and its desire to make international contributions.
- He emphasizes cooperation with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and a non-hostile relationship between ADB and AIIB.