A research think tank working in the field of traditional knowledge and skill in development, peace and climate change. • Currently working on making new program strands. • Working towards organizing a symposium cum traditional skills ‘mela’ to position traditional knowledge in the development discourse and as a tool for social transformation.

A Rotterdam based foundation that exists with the aims of using music and musicians as a means for reconciliation and re development in conflict and post conflict zones. Its current focus is in Syria. • Was instrumental in organizing and aiding in its initial setup and growth. • Provided management inputs for the development of the flagship event “Global week for Syria” it is currently in its second edition.

The Netherlands is a top research university in the Netherlands. The Erasmus School of History Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is a premiere school in the field of cultural economics and runs, Bachelors through Doctorial programs in the subject. • Working on Doctoral dissertation at the Erasmus School of History Culture and Communication in the subject of Economics of craft.• Taught third year bachelors and pre-masters level courses during the engagement.• Courses taught were, Cultural Management and The Economic Aspects of Cultural Industries and the Creative economy.• Attained favorable teaching evaluation from the students.

An Italian foundation funded by Caritas to be experimental in reducing poverty and make new models for social welfare. Snodi now works as a social incubator in the time of social change to impact meaningful social transformation. • Currently involved in the project in advising innovative models based on the value based method • Monitoring and evaluating the project in aiding it its role as a social incubator.

Dutch based scientific foundation with the mission to provide quality education in cultural economics across the globe. The foundation also works towards breaking in new frontiers in the field of cultural economics.• Worked towards the fulfillment of the mission through the organization of the various summer programs. • Worked towards the fulfillment of the mission through the organization of the various summer programs. • Instrumental in making new partnerships which have resulted in collaborative programs.• Worked towards establishing programs in India and the United States. • Managed and led partnerships, programming and fundraising for the program in India. • The recent collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University is yet another achievement.

The objective for the assignment at the World Bank was to aid in the development of the Monitoring and Evaluation for a project titled “creating inclusive business models for marginalized tribal communities in Odisha, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh” • Concluded the project with the preparation of the M&E plan for the project.

A Dutch scientific foundation that funds scientific research in the field cultural economics.• Worked as a research coordinator for a five nation study of ‘crafts economies’ the project involved scheduling, framing and working with research partners in Japan, Italy, Iceland, and China.• Instrumental in the formation of a crafts research group within the foundation.

A Rotterdam based organization with the ambition to address the use of technology for connecting artisans with consumers. The project resulted in the opening of a E- website: Discovered.us • Advised them from time to time on scaling up strategies.• Helped in formulate the India strategy.

On the invitation of the Chhattisgarh governor, Sri , Shekar datt conducted an exploratory tour of the crafts sector in the state and submitted report as mandated . • Conducted interviews with craftsmen in the state while spending a month visiting them. • Covered all the major districts of the state.

A premier hospitality school at Mumbai. It runs bachelor’s programs with University of Mumbai and Queen Margaret University (through an articulation agreement).• Worked as a module coordinator for level three courses for Queen Margaret University.• Courses taught where, Strategic Management and Business Consultancy • Taught third year courses in research methods and strategic management for university of Mumbai programs. • Guided 60 bachelor thesis for the University of Mumbai program. • Was part of the team to prepare reports for NAAC on behalf of ITM- IHM.• Was instrumental in setting up a new collaboration for ITM- IHM and KUONI for a post graduate diploma.