Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 45 years of experience in survey design, data processing, and statistical analysis, the expert has played significant roles in the Indian Statistical Service. Responsibilities have included leading large teams in both national and international projects, with a focus on socio-economic, industrial, and agricultural data. Career highlights include collaboration with organizations such as the World Bank and FAO, providing technical assistance and capacity building. Previously held roles such as Deputy Director General involved managing techno-administrative functions and project implementations. Accomplishments include developing indices and conducting extensive training programs for statisticians.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), on projects involving strategic planning in agricultural statistics and capacity building in trade and industrial statistics. These projects were conducted in locations such as Bhutan, Tanzania, and Thailand, focusing on sector-specific themes like agriculture and commerce. The expert has provided technical assistance, conducted evaluations, and facilitated capacity building on both regional and national scales.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as macroeconomics, public finance, statistics, and administration, the expert has held leadership roles, including Deputy Director General, managing large-scale projects and teams. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses survey design, data processing, and statistical analysis across socio-economic, industrial, agricultural, and health sectors. The expert's work has a wide geographic scope, encompassing national and international projects, with significant contributions to regional development initiatives in countries like India, Bhutan, Tanzania, and Bangladesh. They have also engaged in multiple assignments across Europe, including the Netherlands, UK, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, providing deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in agriculture, trade, and industrial statistics.

Languages and education

Fluent in Bengali, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, and French, the expert's language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international assignments and collaborations with multilingual teams. This proficiency has supported roles in survey design, data analysis, and training programs across different countries and sectors. The expert holds a B.Sc. in Statistics from Calcutta University, India, and an M.Sc. in Statistics from the same institution. Additionally, they earned an M.A. in Economics from Madras University, India, and a Graduate Diploma in Operational Research from the Operational Research Society of India. This educational foundation is complemented by specialized training courses, including a 10-week intensive course on Programming & Applications of Electronic Computers from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, and a 4-week course on Survey Data Analysis from Australian National University, Canberra.