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Robert Siy | |
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| Born | Robert Y. Siy, Jr. |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) Cornell University (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Transport economist, development economist |
Robert "Robie" Siy Jr. is a Filipino transport economist, development economist, and columnist.
From 1972 to 1976, Siy studied at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he completed with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering. [1] He later pursued his Doctor of Philosophy in City, Urban and Regional Planning at Cornell University.[ citation needed ]
Siy began his career as an assistant professor at the Asian Institute of Management, where he served from 1982 to 1986. He then worked as an economist at the World Bank from 1986 to 1989.[ citation needed ] Afterwards, from 1989 to 2013, he held roles as a senior adviser and director at the Asian Development Bank [2] and a senior advisor for planning at the Department of Transportation from 2013 to 2017. [3] [4] [5]
Siy currently serves as co-convenor of the Move As One Coalition, a non-governmental organization advocating for inclusive mobility and better urban planning policies in the Philippines. [6] He is also a columnist for The Manila Times , where he writes a weekly column called Mobility Matters. [3]
Through his columns and his work with the Move as One Coalition, Siy has advocated for sustainable urban mobility solutions., [7] having been actively involved in various transportation policy discussions, including advocating for pedestrian and cyclist rights in urban planning [8] and contributing to discussions on mass transport solutions for economic recovery. [9]
Siy has contributed significantly to urban development discussions in the Philippines, particularly in promoting the development of pocket parks and urban green spaces in communities [10] and providing expertise on e-vehicle regulation policies. [11]
He has also been instrumental in analyzing road safety measures and urban mobility policies, such as the Pasig River Expressway project and its impact on the environment. [12] [13]
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