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First Staff, 12 December 1966

Douglas Gunesekera was ADB's first salaried staff being appointed as the Secretary of ADB. He was a member of the Committee on Preparatory Arrangements which was tasked with bringing ADB into reality.


Douglas Gunesekera, left, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors in Tokyo

Manila Bulletin, Saturday, 4 June 1968.

Secretary Gunesekera (left) attending a meeting with the Consultative Committee members on the Agricultural Survey, 1968.

Saying farewell to staff.

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