WE expand capabilities through
Human
Development
WE create balance with
Inclusive Growth &
Resilience
WE strengthen & support
Good
Governance
WE ARE IPE GLOBAL
Making Development a Ground Reality
We are a global advisory & implementation group that partners with governments, businesses, and leaders to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions. We create value for clients and communities to drive economic growth and social equity by focusing on human development, inclusive growth, resilience, and good governance.

Project Highlights
Impactful Pathways
We believe in expanding human capabilities, opportunities, and choices by driving impactful projects in health, gender, education and skills, urban development, tourism, and climate to foster sustainable development and inclusive growth.

Media Hub
Latest News
Our commitment to responsible business practices in the development space continues to attract media attention and accolades while we continue to provide analysis of the most pressing challenges of our times.

Podcast Series
Changemakers Unplugged
A special series commemorating IPE Global’s 25th Anniversary where we bring you a conversation with inspiring individuals who, like us, are committed to transforming lives…


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Climate Change & SustainabilityCommitted to climate-proofing the future for a cleaner, healthier world by providing solutions to manage environmental liabilities & adapt to climate change.
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Education & Skills DevelopmentExpanding human capabilities, opportunities, and choices by supporting and sustaining transformation in education and skills space through technical assistance and on-ground solutions.
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Health, Nutrition & WASHStrengthening healthcare systems with innovative solutions for access to quality and affordable health care, safe water, and basic sanitation to all, especially the vulnerable.
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Social & Economic EmpowermentChanging lives by designing and implementing solutions for achieving inclusive and equitable development which lead to an overall societal well-being.
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Sustainable Cities & InfrastructureProviding solutions for urban planning & management and sustainable infrastructure development for ensuring improved liveability and livelihood opportunities.
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Sustainable TourismSupporting governments in holistic tourism development and conservation of natural & cultural heritage through sustainable solutions.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy Analysis & Learning (MEPAL)Optimising value for money by designing and implementing flexible, participatory approaches and solutions which improve programme performance and accountability.
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Public Financial & ManagementWe are supporting the development of efficient systems and ensuring accountability with a robust public financial management system.
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Global Expertise. Applied Locally.
For over two decades, we have been pioneering development in socially responsible ways. Having implemented projects in over 100 countries, we draw strength from our 1200+ global team. Combining our rich professional and technical expertise, we bring to the table bespoke solutions.
Design
Cost-Effective Scalable Solutions
Develop
End-to-End result-oriented Implementation Strategy
Deliver
Value for Money & Great Client Experience
Document
Evidence-based solutions & their impact
FOCUS AREAS
Enablers
Impact Financing
Investing in scalable and sustainable solutions, we are mobilising impact-focused capital to make a positive contribution across a range of developmental, social, and environmental issues, especially for the vulnerable.
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Climate Change & Sustainability
Committing to climate-proofing the future for a cleaner, healthier world by providing solutions to manage environmental liabilities, strengthening resilience, and adaptation to climate change.
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Technology for Development
Tapping the transformative capabilities of new technologies to solve traditional challenges across services by designing and implementing tech-driven scalable solutions that drive growth and improve human lives.
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From the desk
Lucid
Perspective
Our assets
Prestigious
Clients


What our clients say
IPE Global is our trusted partner committed to meeting and exceeding client by delivering value-for-money services.
I write this to record our appreciation of the technical support provided by consultants of OMEGA TAST- IPE Global for preparing the HRMS Action Plan document of commendable quality
IPE Global mobilized an excellent team of Ethiopian experts who successfully accomplished the assignment with high quality deliverables within the given time frame. I am confident to recommend IPE Global for any consultancy work in education as we found that they are a committed team to work with. It was a pleasure working with the team of IPE Global and we look forward to new opportunities for collaboration in future.
Education Specialist and Team Leader for Quality Education and ECD,
UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, June 2016
IPE Global mobilized an excellent team of Ethiopian experts who successfully accomplished the assignment with high quality deliverables within the given time frame. I am confident to recommend IPE Global for any consultancy work in education as we found that they are a committed team to work with. It was a pleasure working with the team of IPE Global and we look forward to new opportunities for collaboration in future.
Education Specialist and Team Leader for Quality Education and ECD,
UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, June 2016
OUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
Featured Insights
International Day for South South Cooperation
New opportunities and innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
Kenya Market Landscape: Solutions to Strengthen Covid-19 Vaccines Supply Chain
This report is prepared by Africa Health Business (AHB), a boutique consulting and advisory firm that
aims to improve access to equitable healthcare in Africa.
Innovations for Strengthening Health Supply Chain in Kenya
An executive roundtable report.
India Africa Health Summit: Event Proceedings Report
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is critical to achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for SDGs.

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International Day for South South CooperationNew opportunities and innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
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Kenya Market Landscape: Solutions to Strengthen Covid-19 Vaccines Supply ChainThis report is prepared by Africa Health Business (AHB), a boutique consulting and advisory firm that
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Innovations for Strengthening Health Supply Chain in KenyaAn executive roundtable report.
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India Africa Health Summit: Event Proceedings ReportEnsuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is critical to achieving the goals of the 2030
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Improving Diet Quality for Female Workers Through Market Innovations -
Planet IPE: International Day of FriendshipThis edition celebrates the spirit of friendship that connects us globally with every shared story and smile.
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Integrating Water, Energy, and Food Policies: A Nexus Approach for IndiaThis article, co-authored by Anil Kumar Bansal, Senior Director at IPE Global, and Madhushree Dutta, urban planner at IPE Global, explores that solving India's resource crisis calls for joined-up thinking—a shift toward coherent, integrated, and inclusive development that reflects the realities of a changing climate, an overstretched environment, and the growing demands of a complex society.
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Youth Skills Imapct Stories: Voices of India's FutureOur beneficiary story featured in the National Booklet launch by FICCI on World Youth Skills Day. Success story of Badahunshisha Sangriang from Meghalaya as part of our Mega Skill Opportunities Programme (MSOP) Project by our Education & Skills Development Team. Truly reflecting the impactful journey of youth skill development.
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International Gobal-South Climate Risk Symposium: Proceedings ReportThe symposium seeks to accelerate the adoption and scaling up of innovations at multilevel governance to ensure targeted approaches to a climate-resilient future.
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Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Project | Reform Support ConsultantEnhance the capacity of MPUDCL, MRC, and participating ULBs to improve coverage and sustainability of key urban services.
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Planet IPE: World Environment DayThis edition is a call to action - to end plastic pollution, to remind that real change begins with small and smart choices.
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Knowledge, Dignity, Change: Driving Menstrual Health AwarenessCKD & NHM-UP drive talks on menstrual hygiene, breaking stigma, and involving adolescents, aligning with Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.
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The QUICK Model - Key Insights & Way Forward: January 2022 - October 2023The QUICK model stands out as a key digital innovation within the RMNCHA+ domain. It was implemented as part of the SAMVEG project to support the SUMAN program.
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Planet IPE: World Creativity and Innovation DayThe symbiotic relation between creativity and innovation encourages bold thinking, amplifies diverse voices, & fosters a culture that drives change.
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Toolkit for Gender Lens InvestingA comprehensive and practical guide designed to empower investors towards enhancing gender diversity in the enterprises.
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International Day for South South CooperationNew opportunities and innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
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Kenya Market Landscape: Solutions to Strengthen Covid-19 Vaccines Supply ChainThis report is prepared by Africa Health Business (AHB), a boutique consulting and advisory firm that
aims to improve access to equitable healthcare in Africa. -
Innovations for Strengthening Health Supply Chain in KenyaAn executive roundtable report.
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India Africa Health Summit: Event Proceedings ReportEnsuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is critical to achieving the goals of the 2030
Agenda for SDGs. -
Improving Diet Quality for Female Workers Through Market Innovations -
Planet IPE: International Day of FriendshipThis edition celebrates the spirit of friendship that connects us globally with every shared story and smile.
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Integrating Water, Energy, and Food Policies: A Nexus Approach for IndiaThis article, co-authored by Anil Kumar Bansal, Senior Director at IPE Global, and Madhushree Dutta, urban planner at IPE Global, explores that solving India's resource crisis calls for joined-up thinking—a shift toward coherent, integrated, and inclusive development that reflects the realities of a changing climate, an overstretched environment, and the growing demands of a complex society.
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Youth Skills Imapct Stories: Voices of India's FutureOur beneficiary story featured in the National Booklet launch by FICCI on World Youth Skills Day. Success story of Badahunshisha Sangriang from Meghalaya as part of our Mega Skill Opportunities Programme (MSOP) Project by our Education & Skills Development Team. Truly reflecting the impactful journey of youth skill development.
Read the complete publication by FICCI. -
International Gobal-South Climate Risk Symposium: Proceedings ReportThe symposium seeks to accelerate the adoption and scaling up of innovations at multilevel governance to ensure targeted approaches to a climate-resilient future.
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Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Project | Reform Support ConsultantEnhance the capacity of MPUDCL, MRC, and participating ULBs to improve coverage and sustainability of key urban services.
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Planet IPE: World Environment DayThis edition is a call to action - to end plastic pollution, to remind that real change begins with small and smart choices.
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Knowledge, Dignity, Change: Driving Menstrual Health AwarenessCKD & NHM-UP drive talks on menstrual hygiene, breaking stigma, and involving adolescents, aligning with Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.
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The QUICK Model - Key Insights & Way Forward: January 2022 - October 2023The QUICK model stands out as a key digital innovation within the RMNCHA+ domain. It was implemented as part of the SAMVEG project to support the SUMAN program.
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Planet IPE: World Creativity and Innovation DayThe symbiotic relation between creativity and innovation encourages bold thinking, amplifies diverse voices, & fosters a culture that drives change.
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Toolkit for Gender Lens InvestingA comprehensive and practical guide designed to empower investors towards enhancing gender diversity in the enterprises.
OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH
Making an Impact
Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI): Promoting health in India and aimed at providing strategic, catalytic and innovative support to India’s National Health Mission
The Royal Norwegian Embassy
NIPI
Providing strategic, catalytic, and innovative support to India’s National Health Mission (NHM), NIPI is testing scalable interventions in Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Udaan: Preventing teenage pregnancy with a 360° approach
Children's Investment Fund Foundation
Udaan
Preventing adolescent pregnancy by combining system level interventions with on-ground actions to change social practices around early marriage and pregnancy, Udaan was a five-year project implemented in the state of Rajasthan.
Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth (ICRG): Promoting climate-smart livelihoods
DFID
Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth (ICRG): Promoting climate-smart livelihoods
Providing support to the Ministry of Rural Development, ICRG was a 43-month Technical Assistance Programme commissioned by DFID to ensure that even the most vulnerable geographies are able to tackle climate extremities.
35000+
people trained on climate proofing MGNREGA assets
18,000+
MGNREGA and Line Department functionaries trained
27
Training Modules & Guidebooks developed
AMRUT 2.0: Providing technical assistance for the preparation of of urban water supply guidelines, supporting implementation, and designing a national investment challenge
Ministry of Housing & Urban affairs
AMRUT 2.0: Providing technical assistance for the preparation of of urban water supply guidelines, supporting implementation, and designing a national investment challenge
Developing an investment challenge that is in line with the priorities of the urban water sector in order to encourage ULBs and promote demonstration projects in sync with the project objectives.
OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH
In Focus
Export of Development Sector Practices
How sustainability, innovation, and community come together and why they matter for shaping a greener future
World Youth Skills Day 2025
Celebrating the amazing journey of girls who are learning new skills and shaping their own future.
Project Manzil | The Story of Sadma
Enabling access to skills training and economic opportunities for girls in Rajasthan.
International Women’s Day 2025
We continue to drive change and lead from the front to Accelerate Action for gender equality.
A Better Urban Future
Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao talks about the delicate balance between climate and cities.
An engaging National Symposium on Climate Extremes
A meeting of experts, policymakers, media, & youth on action & innovation to tackle climate risks.
Soch: A Film by Project Manzil
It is enabling access to skill training and economic opportunities for girls in Rajasthan
SAMRIDH: Leveraging Partnerships for Impact
SAMRIDH, through blended financing, uses philanthropic funding as catalytic capital to mitigate barriers for private investments in high impact health solutions.
25 Years of IPE Global
The profoundly humbling evening that brought distinguished guests under one roof
India’s First Water Villa
Launching Lakshadweep among the league of premium eco-tourism destinations
Journey of over two decades
Catch a glimpse of our journey of making development a ground reality across the globe
Win with Vaccines
A campaign by the Centre for Knowledge & Development to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination programme
Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI)
NIPI is providing strategic support to India’s National Health Mission (NHM) by testing scalable interventions
SAPLING
South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition & Growth is a policy advocacy platform launched to solve malnutrition
Rajpusht- Cash Transfer
RajPusht follows a transformative pathway for improved maternal & child health by championing cash transfers for new mothers to help them purchase nutritious diet.
Sri Mahakal Lok by Ujjain Smart City
The project takes forward the vision of making Ujjain the central node for promoting
religious tourism to connect people with culture and traditions.
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Nikos Papachristodoulou
Chief Operating OfficerExpertise
Partnership Development • Operations Management • Business Development • Project Management • Advocacy • Leadership Development and Change Management
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
LIFE AT IPE
Learning &
Development (L&D)
We inspire people to be better.
Our intuitive and personalised programmes provide clear path for growth, leadership development, and help people sharpen their skills.
Your journey starts from Day One….
Structured Onboarding
Helps align expectations and lays the foundation for your success
New Hire Training
Makes you familiar with the organisation; helps you settle down in a new work environment
Customized L&D Platform
Helps upskill at your own pace through continuous learning and training programmes
Linkage with
Performance Management
Aligns resources and training needs based on your skill set