SEADRIF Initiative is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Everette Villaraza as Implementation Advisor.
In this role, Everette manages member and stakeholder engagement and policy implementation for the SEADRIF Initiative. She is an economist and public finance practitioner with extensive experience in development cooperation.
Before joining SEADRIF, Everette served in the Philippines’ Department of Finance for 14 years, most recently as a Director within the Bureau of the Treasury. She was instrumental in the development to the initial implementation of the Philippines Disaster Risk and Finance Insurance Strategy. Everette was also a key person in promoting financial literacy and inclusion in the Philippines. Bridging the gap between policy and operations, she has collaborated with a wide range of stakeholders, including various Philippine government entities, ASEAN, as well as multilateral financial institutions such as The World Bank, Asian Development Bank ADB, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB.
In her new role, Everette will work closely with Dr. Yoshihiro Kawai, SEADRIF Initiative Director and ASEAN+3 DRF Initiative Secretary-General. Her expertise, combined with the collaborative efforts of the SEADRIF Insurance Company, will further bolster the SEADRIF's mission to enhance financial resilience against disaster risk and climate shocks in the ASEAN+3 region. This significant appointment highlights SEADRIF's dedication to providing impactful solutions for its stakeholders.