Young tribal women from Dungarpur, Rajasthan, who had never stepped out of their villages are now working in private companies in other states due to a skilling and vocational training project that is changing lives. The vocational and skilling training girls are receiving as part of the Manzil project of IPE Global Ltd, headquartered at […]
Tribal status is strongly related to poor nutritional outcomes. The combination of being from a tribal and high out-migration area like Pratapgarh and Udaipur in South Rajasthan, potentially adds to the vulnerabilities faced by families, further compromising the nutrition and growth of their children. Amid the emerging health complexities, tribal societies remain one of the most […]
The Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) has finalised the much anticipated tourism master plan with the goal of attracting 5.57 million foreign tourists annually by 2041 and fostering the creation of 21.94 million jobs within the sector. We, as an international tourism consulting firm, prepared the plan on behalf of the Bangladesh Tourism Board. The total […]
According to experts in India those above 50 years old are at risk; call for government to revisit Dam Safety Act. “With the climate already being changed, these aged dams are becoming foes rather than friends, and the recent Libya crisis is a testament to this exacerbating crisis. Such crises are not new to India, […]
At the launch event of Impact Investment Initiative (Triple I) for Global Health, held at the margin of United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meetings, in New York City on September 21, 2023, USAID-Supported SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility and its technical support unit, IPE Global, were announced as founding members, among 37 other leading organisations.
The launch event of the initiative was addressed by Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. This initiative reflects the commitment of global leaders to use impact investing to improve healthcare services for underserved populations.
Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 was an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
 G20 provides the country an opportunity to share its success stories with the world and learn from the experiences of the rest on a wide range of economic, financial, and developmental issues, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Taking up the Presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 is an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
African Union’s entry into the G20 gives a boost to the voice of the Global South on the international stage. Specifically, in the healthcare space, while this will pave the way for improved trade relationships with its 55 member states, it will also help strengthen the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), says Himanshu Sikka, Lead […]
“Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, the G20 summit is an opportunity for India to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global South,” says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Project Manzil is bringing to the fore stories of resilience and determination, highlighting the significance of education and self awarenessin women’s ongoing struggle for gender equality and empowerment.

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.

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.

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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

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Performance Management

Aligns resources and training needs based on your skill set

Learning is not always a formal process. We also align our organisation values to a culture of learning