Currently in India Scholar of Doctoral Studies and professional work with various UN System organizations in the area of Strategic Communication & Programme Design/Management, SBCC/C4D, Social Mobilization & Political/Policy advocacy, External Relations & Partnerships, Risk-Communication Strategy and Campaigns, Media Advocacy and Public Information campaigns.

Select recently published papers on Strategic Communication:  Gupta, D., Ariyarathne, K., Refai, A., & Rathnayake, S. (2018). Confronting Health Communication Challenges Addressing Tuberculosis in Sri Lanka: Synopsis. Interações: Sociedade E As Novas Modernidades, (35), 134-147.  Dr. Gupta, D | ICT4D | Engaging With Adolescents & Youth: Innovations In Development Through Technology Platforms | April – 2018 Dr. Gupta, D & Ms. Agarwal, Anusha | Open Defecation – A Behaviour Change… Show more Select recently published papers on Strategic Communication:  Gupta, D., Ariyarathne, K., Refai, A., & Rathnayake, S. (2018). Confronting Health Communication Challenges Addressing Tuberculosis in Sri Lanka: Synopsis. Interações: Sociedade E As Novas Modernidades, (35), 134-147.  Dr. Gupta, D | ICT4D | Engaging With Adolescents & Youth: Innovations In Development Through Technology Platforms | April – 2018 Dr. Gupta, D & Ms. Agarwal, Anusha | Open Defecation – A Behaviour Change Communication Challenge, India on the Move | Qualitative Enquiry; ©2017 - Comminit – Communication Initiative, Washington D.C. | 2017  Gupta, D & Nair, N | Tuberculosis: Strategic Toolkit for Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization, WHO/SEARO | WHO publications | 2011 - http://apps.searo.who.int/PDS_DOCS/B4739.pdf  Gupta, Dr. Deepak & Bansal, Dr. Kiron |Strategic Communication in Polio Eradication | Journal: Media Map (ISSN 2349-5944 | Issue IV, Volume I (p31-33), July 2014 -  Agarwal, Ms. Anusha & Gupta, Mr. Deepak | Communication Implications: Maternal Health Concerns of Domestic Women Workers in Urban Clusters | CRITIQUE: An International Interdisciplinary Research Journal ISSN: 2454-1419; Special Edition: Volume: 1(Aug, 2015)  Gupta, D & Agarwal, Anusha | C4D (Development Communication) in Polio Eradication in India | Comminit – Communication Initiative, Washington D.C. | 2014  Gupta, D | Press Institute of India – Vidura | Jan-March 2015 | How India was finally made free of polio  Gupta, D & Dr. Khanna, Rajesh | IMACS | National Communication Strategy for Health, ETHIOPIA | UNICEF and Govt. of Ethiopia | May-Dec 2013 Show less

Having finished the final thesis for the Doctoral study (Strategic Communication), now ready to revert to a re-assignment in South and East Asia, Africa, Central Asia or HQs.Areas: Programme Design/Formulation; Monitoring & Evaluation; Strategic Health/Development Communication (SBCC); Political Advocacy; Media Advocacy; External Relations & Partnerships; Theme based mass campaigns; Risk-Communication Strategies; KAP Studies & Communication Research; Master Trainer in Strategic… Show more Having finished the final thesis for the Doctoral study (Strategic Communication), now ready to revert to a re-assignment in South and East Asia, Africa, Central Asia or HQs.Areas: Programme Design/Formulation; Monitoring & Evaluation; Strategic Health/Development Communication (SBCC); Political Advocacy; Media Advocacy; External Relations & Partnerships; Theme based mass campaigns; Risk-Communication Strategies; KAP Studies & Communication Research; Master Trainer in Strategic Health Comm. (design/management/launch/evaluation); BCC & Community Mobilization; Developing Partnerships and Campaigns; Joint Programming with CSOs/Govts. Substantive & Thematic Focus: MNCH; Reproductive & Sexual Health and Rights; ASRH; Gender equity & equality; Nutrition; HIV/AIDS (young people, PMTCT, Substance Abuse and IDUs); Immunization (especially Polio & Measles); Communicable Diseases (TB, Malaria and VPDs); Human Trafficking & Money Laundering. Coordinated The Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) operations in South East Asia countries during WHO/SEARO tenure. Geographical focus: South & West Asian Countries (UNFPA Regional Team for SAWA); South East Asia (WHO Regional Office); India (UNFPA); Indonesia & India (UNICEF); South Asia (UNODC) [Additionally, Mongolia, Ethiopia and a few other countries covered on specific special assignments/invitations]. Recently finished/submitted Doctoral Thesis in Development Communication (emphasis on Public Health Comm.)Worked in/for Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, DPR of Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Mongolia & EthiopiaA few Published Papers on Strategic Communication, SBCC and Advocacy: - Show less

Substantive Issues Addressed:  Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (emphasis on ASRH and *Maternal & Neo-natal Health) *RMNCH+A HIV/AIDS prevention & care, especially for young people and PMTCT  Polio Eradication, including Routine Immunization (EPI – Expanded Programme on Immunization) Substance Abuse & HIV/AIDS (Drug demand/harm-reduction strategies) Tuberculosis & Malaria  Nutrition, especially early & exclusive breastfeeding Gender equity &… Show more Substantive Issues Addressed:  Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (emphasis on ASRH and *Maternal & Neo-natal Health) *RMNCH+A HIV/AIDS prevention & care, especially for young people and PMTCT  Polio Eradication, including Routine Immunization (EPI – Expanded Programme on Immunization) Substance Abuse & HIV/AIDS (Drug demand/harm-reduction strategies) Tuberculosis & Malaria  Nutrition, especially early & exclusive breastfeeding Gender equity & equality Professional Competencies:  Programme Design, Management & Coordination for Strategic Communication & Advocacy  Master Trainer in Strategic Communication (Advocacy, BCC & Soc. Mob) Strategy Development & Log-Frame Planning KAP/Research Studies & Impact Evaluations  Large Campaigns’ Design & Execution Design scientific M & E indicators for BCC/Communication interventions  Evidence-based and Results-driven Media & Political Advocacy (Community/Provinces/National/Regional)  Media Networking & Public Information (Concept/Mandate Branding) Partnerships with Civil Society, CSR/Corporate bodies & Donors Show less