Shankar Kumar — Advisor
Private Sector Development Expert with over two decades of multi-sectoral experience in International Cooperation, Triangular Cooperation, Sustainability, Business Responsibility, Public Affairs, and Social Development. My career has spanned working with bilateral and multilateral agencies, national and international non-profit organizations, corporations, startups, incubators, and industry associations. I collaborated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in developing India-specific CSR Guidelines, particularly the National Voluntary Guidelines. This gave me in-depth knowledge of national and international CSR and sustainability practices. Currently, I am involved in the India-Germany Triangular Cooperation Project, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). This initiative is focused on fostering sustainable development in third-world countries through collaborative efforts between India and Germany. My role involves implementing and supporting Triangular projects in Ghana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Malawi, while also exploring new opportunities in other OECD countries. Additionally, I am managing a Public-Private Development Cooperation project with a major corporate conglomerate, aimed at enhancing rural livelihoods and reducing carbon footprints through the promotion of biofuel.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Private Sector Development Expert with a strong focus on CSR and sustainability initiatives.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 24 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Project Management
- Sustainability
- International Development
- Community Development
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years in Private Sector Development.
- Expert in CSR and sustainability practices.
- Led international cooperation projects across multiple countries.
Work Experience
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Advisor Private Sector Development (15 yrs)
Independent
Independent Consultant (5 mos)
Cairn Energy
Manager CSR (5 yrs 1 mo)
ActionAid
Programme Officer (3 yrs 2 mos)
Dhara Sansthan
Programme Manager (11 mos)
Education
BA- Economics ( Hons) at Banaras Hindu University
Masters in Rural Projects Mangement at The Gandhigram Rural Institute
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at Lloyd Law College - India