This week on the scoop, Mr. Negatu is the African Development Bank Regional Director for Eastern Africa Regional Resource Centre, based in Nairobi; with close to 100 international & support staff. In this capacity, Mr. Negatu has direct oversight responsibility for thirteen countries in the region, namely Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. His responsibilities include Portfolio Management, Project Lending, Transaction Advisory Services, Analytical and Knowledge work. He oversees a total portfolio size of more than 5 billion USD. Through his leadership, the ADB has strengthened its focus on promoting infrastructure development in the East Africa region. Today, the Bank is the leading infrastructure (Power, Road, ICT & Water-ways) financier and advisor; connecting the region and facilitating its integration