Muhammad Asad Rafi Email & Phone Number

Islāmābād, Pakistan

- Co-authored the “Understanding and Monitoring Risks” section of Pakistan’s Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis (CPGA), leading research and stakeholder consultations with 11 key entities to identify critical gaps in national disaster preparedness and response systems.- Providing technical and operational support for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

- Led the development of a comprehensive report on climate change impacts on the Cryosphere, Water, Food Security, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), engaging over 60 national and subnational stakeholders. Recommendations from consultations have shaped policy action on climate resilience across key sectors.- Directed an in-depth analysis on the nexus.

Islamabad, Pakistan

- Supported and coordinated the development of Pakistan’s National Adaptation Plan (2023), National Clean Air Policy (2023), Plastics Prohibition Regulation (2023), and the Climate Resilience section of the 4RF post-2022 floods, ensuring alignment with both global and national climate priorities.- Played a key role in facilitating the approval of the.

London, United Kingdom

- Managed a UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)-funded project aimed at modernizing China's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework, collaborating with key stakeholders at the People's Bank of China to enhance financial transparency and accountability.- Led multi-country governance projects across Myanmar, Northern Africa, and Mexico.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

- Conducted in-depth analysis of geopolitical and security developments in South Asia, with a focus on Pakistan's human security, leading to actionable policy recommendations for government and international clients.- Published a comprehensive report on Pakistan-US relations, emphasizing climate change mitigation and disaster resilience, identifying.

• Directed and motivated a team of 25+ researchers to conduct cutting‑edge research on human development and public policy.
• Established and nurtured relationships with key policy experts and academics, expanding the organization’s network and impact.
• Spearheaded the organization and management of events, drawing stakeholders, influencers, and policy experts.
• As project coordinator from 2018‑19, led groundbreaking research on evaluating Sustainable Development Goals in Latin America and the Middle East, producing actionable recommendations for policymakers.

Paris Area, France

- Led a team of five on the project focused on SDG Reporting; specifically on Climate Action i.e. SDG 13. - Focused on two countries within a one specific region, and to study their implementation of specific policies in the light of Sustainable Development Goals. The regions under focus were Latin America, Middle East and South Asia.

Paris, France

• Co‑led a team of researchers in conducting a comprehensive literature review for UNESCO’s Future of Education report that was released in 2021, contributing to the development of global education policies.
• Supported the preparation and execution of UNESCO’s launch of the Future of Education initiative in September 2019 at the UN General Assembly in New York and a January 2020 gathering of the International Commission in.
• Produced an analytical report on the impact of Digitization in Grenada and Eswatini, which was utilized by UNESCO in the development of their education programs.
• Assisted the division in organizing and coordinating the International Day of Education and the International Literacy Day, two global initiatives aimed at promoting education and literacy.

Islamabad

The Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) is an independent, non-profit and nonpartisan think tank known for its effective synergy of basic and policy-relevant research. IICR is methodically engaged in the promotion of peace through conflict resolution, dialogue and reconciliation, post-conflict rehabilitation, public awareness and policy.

Ankara, Turkey

YERO International Education is an organization situated in Ankara, Turkey. The main focus of the agency is to send young students to USA on Work&Travel visa, and also they send students to UK for an English Language Course as well.My responsibilities are to train the students who will go to United States for Work&Travel, and prepare them for their job.

Salerno, Italy

The International Centre for Studies and Research “Mediterranean Knowledge” (ICSR “Mediterranean Knowledge”), was founded with the aim of integrating research groups and other international and national stakeholders engaged in the analysis and research of different forms of knowledge.I worked at the research center as an independent researcher, and the.

Islamabad

Dunya News is the most popular Urdu language news and current affairs television channel from Pakistan. After graduating from High-School and before starting my university, I worked with DUNYA news as an intern reporter, and my responsibilities were to translate from Urdu to English and English to Urdu, assisting reporters in the field, and learning the.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Security, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: Eiffel Scholarship Holder/President, Human Development Research Initiative. With concentrations in Diplomacy and.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations, 3.86/4.00

Activities and Societies: - President of the South Asian Cultural Club (2017-2018) - Performed at the MayFest event, and represented the.

Advanced Level Education, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates