The UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), started in April 2006, aimed to enhance educational linkages between India and the UK. Since then, UKIERI has been recognised as a critical multi-stakeholder programme that has strengthened the two countries’ research, leadership, education, and skill sector relations. The key objective of this study is to advise and inform the UK and Indian governments and education sectors on the respective operating environments for higher education and research. The horizon scan should be for the next ten years and result in a study that can support decision-makers in finding productive areas for collaboration between India and the UK.
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.
