Pedro Emba

Experienced in leading the design and implementation of digital development strategies for governments in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, with a focus on developing digital economies in low-income and low-resource settings.

Over 22 years of professional experience working with international and bilateral organizations, governments, and the private sector in executive, program management, advisory, and senior management roles.

Led multi-million-dollar programs in a wide range of digital development areas, such as digital government, digital economy, GovTech, digital health, ICT in education, digital agriculture, cybersecurity, digital ID, broadband access, ICT infrastructure, gender and social inclusion, public policy, and digital skills and literacy.

Managed grants and led projects in partnership with organizations such as the Government of Australia, the World Bank, IFC, UNDP, ITU, UNCDF, WHO, EU, ADB, USAID, and UNICEF.

Experienced lecturer, training facilitator, coach, and public speaker.

Currently developing and supporting the implementation of digital development strategies for the governments of Timor-Leste, Samoa, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, and Solomon Islands.

Industry experience in international development, government, banking, higher education, and telecommunications.

Education background

Advanced management and leadership education from Harvard, MIT – Sloan Business School, Stanford, Columbia Business School, London School of Economics and Political Science, and National University of Singapore, including an Executive MBA, MSc in Information Systems, and PG in Project Management.

Executive education in digital transformation in government, digital health, program management, fintech, strategic management, cybersecurity management, coaching, and data law, policy and regulation.

Professional certifications in public financial management, program, and project management, including SCPM, PMP, PFM, MSP, PRINCE2, and ITIL certifications.

Expertise

Digital Development, Digital Government, Digital Economy, Digital Transformation, Digital Strategy, GovTech, Digital Skills and Literacy, Digital Health, e-Commerce, Digital ID, Last-Mile Connectivity, Policy, Cybersecurity, Broadband Access, Fintech, Data, Governance, ICT Leadership, ICT Strategy, Information Systems, Infrastructure, Datacentres, Service Management, Organisational Development.