Prof K M Baharul Islam

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Chair, Centre for Public Policy and Government, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur and Visiting Professor at London School of Economics @ The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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Uttarakhand, India, India
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Dr K M Baharul Islam has been teaching and researching in the area of Communication, Development, Information Technology policy and legal issues for more than twenty-five years. He is presently the Chairperson of Centre of Excellence in Public Policy and Government at Indian Institute of Management Kashipur. He served as the Dean (Academics) during 2019-2021 at the same institute. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland in 2020. He us also a Visiting Professor at London School of Economics. He served as a faculty at various institutions like Gauhati University (1993), Diphu Government College (1993-94) and NIT Silchar (1994-2002), Kigali Institute of Technology, Rwanda and Addis Ababa University.Besides teaching Dr Islam has also worked extensively with UN agencies starting as a Consultant for UNESCO in Cambodia in 1998. Later he worked on ICT Policy, Plans and e-Government Strategy with the UN Commission for Africa (UNECA), UNESCAP, Bangkok and African Development Bank in Mauritius. He has published widely with more than eight books and 30+ papers/articles to his credit. He is a public speaker, debater, TV commentator and communication specialist. He participated at the BBC World Debate in 2006 that brought him to international development communication limelight. Prof Islam has a D.Litt., two PhDs, MA, MBA, LLM (University of Strathclyde, UK), LLB, and B.Ed. Degrees. He did his post-doctoral study at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. He studied at AMU Aligarh, Tezpur University, Harvard Business School and the University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr Islam is a recipient of Majaz Gold Medal in MA and United Kingdom Telecom Academy Fellowship. Two of his past projects in India and Ethiopia have received The World Bank’s Development Marketplace Certificate of Recognition in 2003 and 2007. He has been selected as an International Fellow at KAICIID, Vienna for 2015-16. You can reach him personally at: drbahar (at) gmail (dot) com

Prof K M Baharul Islam's Current Company Details
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse)

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Chair, Centre for Public Policy and Government, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur and Visiting Professor at London School of Economics
Prof K M Baharul Islam Work Experience Details
  • The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse)
    Visiting Professor
    The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse) May 2022 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    The Department of Media and Communications at LSE is a world-leading centre for education and research in communication and media studies at the heart of LSE’s academic community in central London. We are ranked #1 in the UK and #3 globally in our field (2022 QS World University Rankings).
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  • The Royal Asiatic Society
    Fellow
    The Royal Asiatic Society Mar 2020 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, commonly known as the Royal Asiatic Society (RAS), was established, according to its royal charter of 11 August 1824, to further "the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia." From its incorporation the society has been a forum, through lectures, its journal, and other publications, for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level… Show more The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, commonly known as the Royal Asiatic Society (RAS), was established, according to its royal charter of 11 August 1824, to further "the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia." From its incorporation the society has been a forum, through lectures, its journal, and other publications, for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level. It is the United Kingdom's senior learned society in the field of Asian studies. Fellows of the society are elected regularly. Fellows include highly accomplished and notable scholars of Asian studies. They are entitled to use the post-nominal letters FRAS. Show less
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  • Center Of Excellence In Public Policy And Government, Iim Kashipur
    Professor & Chair,
    Center Of Excellence In Public Policy And Government, Iim Kashipur Jun 2012 - Present
    Kashipur
    Lead the Center and pursue a vigorous inter-disciplinary program of education, research and training to address major public policy and governance issues via case studies, working papers and reports, major forums, public debates, lecture series, and scholarly conferences.
  • Indian Institute Of Management Kashipur
    Dean (Academics)
    Indian Institute Of Management Kashipur Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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  • Indian Institute Of Advanced Study
    Fellow
    Indian Institute Of Advanced Study Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
    Shimla
    As a fellow at IIAS, Shimla, I prepared manuscript for a book on translingual writers writing in Assamese (an adopted language) from a literary, social, political and cultural perspectives.
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  • Kaiciid Dialogue Centre, Vienna
    International Fellow
    Kaiciid Dialogue Centre, Vienna Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
    Vienna, Austria
    The International Fellows Programme develops the abilities of religious educators to promote interreligious dialogue education and practice within their respective institutions.KAICIID selects twenty Fellows from around the world to participate in the year-long course. Selected Fellows will participate in a series of in-person and online trainings related to interreligious dialogue, coexistence and pluralism. This integrated learning process will provide Fellows with an initial framework… Show more The International Fellows Programme develops the abilities of religious educators to promote interreligious dialogue education and practice within their respective institutions.KAICIID selects twenty Fellows from around the world to participate in the year-long course. Selected Fellows will participate in a series of in-person and online trainings related to interreligious dialogue, coexistence and pluralism. This integrated learning process will provide Fellows with an initial framework to facilitate subsequent trainings and programming within their home institutions. The Fellows also develop and implement small-scale local and international projects during the course of the programme. There will also be opportunities to organize and attend dialogues, lectures, field visits and conferences. The Fellows Programme brings together religious teachers from around the world for in-person and online training in dialogue, mediation and promoting social cohesion. The Fellows programme is designed to equip teachers with the skills to educate their students about interreligious dialogue; provide their students with the necessary skills to become active facilitators and leaders in interreligious dialogue; and to train their students in conflict transformation to be active peacemakers in their respective communities. Show less
  • Indian Institute Of Management Kashipur
    Program Director, World Bank Project
    Indian Institute Of Management Kashipur Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
    South Asia
    Led a World bank funded capacity building initiative on Environment Impact Assessment in South Asia and developing a Green MBA Program at IIM Kashipur
  • Iim Kashipur
    Chairperson (Planning & Development)
    Iim Kashipur Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
    Kashipur (Uttarakhand)
    Teaching & supervising research on Communication, Law and ICT for Development, Post-Colonial Studies. Heads the committee on Administrative and Financial matters at IIM Kashipur. Acts as Public Information Officer for the institute under RTI Act 2005.
  • Pfi Foundation
    Hony. Executive Director
    Pfi Foundation Feb 1993 - Jul 2012
    - Founded the Non-profit org for social welfare in Northeast India in 1992.- Won TWO Certificates of Recognition for the Org from The World Bank (2003 & 2007)- Coordinated the local Emergency Education Training programmes of UNICEF-INEE. Trained as Master Trainer by UNICEF-INEE
  • South Asia Development Gateway
    Professor Of Development Communication, Chairman & Ceo
    South Asia Development Gateway Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
    The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ("Chairman & CEO") is the most senior officer of South Asia Regional Development Gateway (SARDEG), the South Asia wing of The Development Gateway (USA). The CEO’s fundamental responsibility is to lead the general direction, development and management of the business and affairs of the Regional Gateway and its partner states and Country Gateways (India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka) in accordance with the corporate strategy and Business Plan approved… Show more The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ("Chairman & CEO") is the most senior officer of South Asia Regional Development Gateway (SARDEG), the South Asia wing of The Development Gateway (USA). The CEO’s fundamental responsibility is to lead the general direction, development and management of the business and affairs of the Regional Gateway and its partner states and Country Gateways (India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka) in accordance with the corporate strategy and Business Plan approved by the Development Gateway HQ. Within the authority limitations delegated by the Board of Directors, the CEO reports to the SARDEG Board of Management. It is an international organization that provides Web-based platforms that make aid and development efforts more effective around the world. Acts as its Head of Mission cum ‘Envoy Extraordinary’ and exo-officio Director, DG Online Education Institute and overall Programme administrator. Show less
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  • African Development Bank
    Consultant On Mid-Term Review Of Mauritius Ict Strategic Plan 20007-11
    African Development Bank Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
    Port Louis, Mauritius
    Served as an international Consultant Mid-term review of the Mauritius national ICT strategic plan (2007- 2011) undertaken under the long-term development objectives, which centers economic development on moving away from low-wage, labor-intensive exports to more skilled, high value added, knowledge-based ones. It seeks to deepen the reforms initiated in 2006, and also supports more immediate Government’s efforts (medium-term program 2009-2011) to help the country ride out the current… Show more Served as an international Consultant Mid-term review of the Mauritius national ICT strategic plan (2007- 2011) undertaken under the long-term development objectives, which centers economic development on moving away from low-wage, labor-intensive exports to more skilled, high value added, knowledge-based ones. It seeks to deepen the reforms initiated in 2006, and also supports more immediate Government’s efforts (medium-term program 2009-2011) to help the country ride out the current economic turbulence. Show less
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  • Unescap, Bangkok
    Consultant On Ict Acess
    Unescap, Bangkok Oct 2006 - Feb 2007
    Conducted an assessment of the status of the implementation and use of ICT Access Points in Asia and the Pacific (March 2007)". Report available at: http://www.unescap.org/icstd/applications/projects/DAKN/TelecentresAsiaPacific.pdf
  • Un-Eca, Addis Ababa
    Consultant On Ict Policy & E-Government
    Un-Eca, Addis Ababa Jul 2003 - Sep 2006
    • Planned ICT led accelerated PRSP and Education Sector programmes in Sierra Leone and The Gambia• Lead Consultant for the e-Govt and National ICT Legal Policy & Plans development process in The Gambia and Sierra Leone.• Developed Regional Legal/Strategic Framework for East African Community and COMESA.
  • University Of Addis Ababa
    Associate Professor
    University Of Addis Ababa Nov 2002 - Jul 2004
    • Coordinated the Computer Assisted Learning System through university LAN/WAN and V-SAT facility.• Teaching and PhD research supervision on TEFL.• Worked with UN ECA Committee on Dev Information-III
  • National Council Of Educational Research And Training (Ncert)
    Reader (Associate Professor)
    National Council Of Educational Research And Training (Ncert) Mar 2002 - Nov 2002
    • Teaching Postgraduate classes.• Working with local NGOs on Education of the children with disabilities (IDPAD programme)
  • Rural Technology Promotion Council
    Chairman
    Rural Technology Promotion Council Jun 1999 - Nov 2002
    • Chief Executive and Head of the Council• Planning and preparing various ICT related programmes inthe state specially targeting the disadvantaged and remotecommunities.• Leading and directing the ICT initiatives in rural areas ofnortheast India.• Training & education on ICT through institutional and NGOnetwork.
  • National Institute Of Technologyn (Deemed University), Silchar, India
    Lecturer And Coordinator, Educational Technology
    National Institute Of Technologyn (Deemed University), Silchar, India May 1994 - Mar 2002
    - Taught English for Specific Purposes (ESP)- Head of Educational Technology Center.- Led Students Social Service unit (NSS)- Supervised Students Union activities and publications.- Head of the Environment Education Resource Center: a network of knowledge sharing institutions & NGOs on environmental awareness.
  • Kigali Inst. Of Science, Technology & Management (Kist)
    Senior Lecturer
    Kigali Inst. Of Science, Technology & Management (Kist) Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
    • Planned a Post-Genocide Technical Education Sector programme for Rwanda (KIST, Kigali).• Designed a Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Center.• Published Institute’s WebPages at www.kist.ac.rw • Edited the Institute’s Publication - KIST ECHOES
  • Unesco Cambodia
    Consultant
    Unesco Cambodia Jul 1999 - Oct 1999
    • Planned, designed and conducted training for national project officials for the Cambodian National Functional Literacy Project

Prof K M Baharul Islam Skills

Strategy Business Strategy Policy Governance Management Research Training Strategic Planning International Development Leadership Market Research Analysis Editing Consulting Project Planning Knowledge Management Business Development Public Speaking Organizational Development Nonprofits Telecommunications Information Technology Government Program Management Start Ups Management Consulting Business Planning Ngos Business Analysis E Learning Development Communications Proposal Writing International Relations Poverty Reduction Information Society Entrepreneurship Change Management Cybercrime Non Profits Africa Economics Analytical Skills Public Policy Non Governmental Organizations

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Prof K M Baharul Islam works for The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse)

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Prof K M Baharul Islam's current role is Chair, Centre for Public Policy and Government, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur and Visiting Professor at London School of Economics.

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Prof K M Baharul Islam attended University Of Strathclyde, Kumaun University, Nainital, Harvard Business School, University Of Bern, Asian Institute Of Technology, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Tezpur University, Punjab Technical University, Aligarh Muslim University, University Of East Anglia, Assam (Central) University, Assam (Central) University, Aligarh Muslim University, Gurucharan College.

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