I am a development consultant, specialising in cross-sectoral policy research, analysis, and advocacy. I have over 6 years of experience in public policy and public sector advisory, both as an employee at a Multi-National Consulting Firm, and then as the Founder of a Development Consulting Firm. My firm, Pragma Development Advisors, supports social enterprises and non-profits, with research & reporting, policy analysis & advocacy and programme design & evaluation services. As the Managing Partner, I am involved in both Business Development as well as Client Service activities. I also provide research, drafting and advocacy services to a range of other clients, such as legislators, corporate entities, academic institutions as an independent consultant. Through my career, I have lent my services to a host of clients across multiple sectors. Some of the projects I have delivered value on are:👉Researching and drafting a strategy for entrepreneurship development for a State Government👉 Developing an advocacy report for a multi-stakeholder alliance which was launched at the Ministry of MSME, New Delhi👉 Drafting a Policy instrument and supporting advocacy material on alternate models for rehabilitation of survivors of human trafficking, and training a grassroots collective of survivors to carry out the advocacy to a State Government👉 Provided legislative research and policy inputs to a Member of Legislative Assembly👉 Supported a grassroots tribal development organization to document their initiatives, develop funding proposals and suggested future action areas. 👉 Provided management support to an evaluation study of a state government's urban development initiative, to ensure optimal and timely outputs👉 Worked closely with various government functionaries to provide project management support for the Tumakuru Smart City ProjectThese and many other projects have helped me develop a flair for research, policy formulation & advocacy, research, and writing. I am keen to use these skills to catalyse development, in my own small capacity as an individual and through my firm. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, discussions and engagements! Love to expand my professional network and interact with new people!
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