Ashwajit Singh, MD and Founder, IPE Global, recognised as a Social Change Champion (North Zone) at the 'Forbes -We Serve India Awards 2025' given away by the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya.

Shalender Sharma, Senior Director, Education & Skills Development, and Devlina Bhattacharjee, Analyst, Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, co-authored an insightful article in this month’s edition of the Yojana Magazine, published by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The article explores how vocational education is evolving into a core part of school learning — with rising enrolments, […]
Step into any Indian city and the paradox of plenty is hard to miss. From street stalls to fine dining, global fast-food chains to homegrown cafés, the options are limitless. Households can summon any cuisine to their doorsteps in minutes, and supermarket shelves are stacked high with choices for every budget and taste. But beneath […]

RajPusht’s journey reinforces a simple truth - empowered women and nourished families are the cornerstone of healthier communities and a more prosperous nation.

Extreme weather is striking India with alarming frequency, from deadly floods to scorching heatwaves. The big question: how can we build resilience? India Today’s latest hot-off-the-press edition decodes this through a climate reality check . The latest edition’s cover story collaborates with IPE Global and its critical findings from the high-impact report “State of Extreme […]

In a conversation with Outlook Business, Mr Ashwajit Singh, MD & Founder of IPE Global discusses the implications of COP30 for climate action, India’s evolving role in global development, the need for CSR and ESG among other pressing matters

Mr. Ashwajit Singh
MD & Founder, IPE Global

The shift towards a low carbon economy is not only urgent but also demands substantial investment. For many Global South nations, the high costs of decarbonising sectors pose significant challenges. These transition costs are complex and vary across sectors, encompassing financial, technical, social, and political dimensions. The South-South Cooperation (SSC) presents a powerful avenue and […]

New opportunities and innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

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Nikos Papachristodoulou

Chief Operating Officer

Expertise

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.

 

Abdul Rahim

Chief Knowledge Officer

Expertise

Management Consulting • Finance • Governance • Change Management • Knowledge Management • ICT4D • Communications • Business Strategy

Abdul Rahim is a senior development professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, including urban, health, rural & social development, and IT & e-governance. He has led several large, multi-year, multi-departmental projects such as the Health Systems Development Initiative (HSDI) for the Government of West Bengal; Odisha Modernising Economy, Governance & Administration (OMEGA) programme for the Government of Odisha, and Growth Resources and Opportunities for Wealth Creation (GROW) with the Government of Bihar.

He played a key role as the Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Expert in the DFID-supported Knowledge Partnership Programme (KPP), Knowledge Management (KM) and M&E Specialist in USAID-supported SAMRIDH and SAMVEG Projects. He has served as the Cross-Learning Platform Expert for the BMGF-supported WeCan programme. He has been an advisor to several government agencies throughout India and internationally across Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Jordan.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur (India). He is an accredited Management Teacher from AIMA. He’s a a certified Trainer, NLP Practitioner and a member of Toastmasters International & Junior Chamber International.

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