Experience
11/2022 - Present
The World Bank, New Delhi Office, India
Trade Facilitation Advisor - STC
07/2022 - Present
UN World Food Programme, New Delhi Office, India
South-South & Triangular Cooperation Expert
12/21- 07/22
Particip GmbH, Freiburg, Germany
Senior Non-Key Expert
(For European Commission, EUD, New Delhi Office)
08/2015 - Present
Abhilash Puljal & Co., New Delhi, India
Principal
(Multiple Projects: Provenio Astral International LLP, India; Pula Dynes Pty Ltd, Botswana; African Export Import Bank, Egypt; Government of Zambia, Zambia; GIZ GmbH, Belgium among others)
01/20 - Present
Upawan Agritech Private Limited, New Delhi & Hyderabad, India
Executive Director
2015-18 (Intermittent)
International Trade Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Various Projects in Africa and Asia
06/16 - 06/18
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited, Patna, Bihar
Private Sector Development Investment and SME Sector Development Expert
(For the Government of Bihar)
08/10 - 07/15
Avignam Advisors, New Delhi, London and Kigali
Promoter & Managing Director
(Multiple Projects: DFID, New Delhi and London; Ask Indus Global, Dubai, Port Louis, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salam; Volontus, Agri Services, Kigali, Rwanda Knowledge City, Kigali, GIEPA, New Delhi & Banjul; CII, New Delhi among many others)
Memberships
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Certified Management Consultant® - Under renewal
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Member, Institute of Management Consultants of India, Mumbai, India
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Life Member, All India Management Association, New Delhi, India
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Life Member, Delhi Management Association, New Delhi, India
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Life Member, Ananta Centre, New Delhi, India
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Member, The Royal Economic Society, London, UK
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Asian Development Bank – CMS No. 159980
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African Development Bank – Web-code: W295062
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World Bank – UPI Number: 601961
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UN World Food Programme – Candidate ID: 2031200
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Empanelled as a subject matter expert with the Uganda Development Bank.
Education
2005-06
London School of Economics and Political Science
Masters of Science in Development Management
2003-05
University of Sydney
Masters in International Business
1999-02
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
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Name of University
Course or Diploma
Certifications
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Market Systems Approach, Springfield Centre, Durham, UK
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Certificate on SME exports, International Trade Centre (Online), Geneva, Switzerland
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Basic Security in the Field II (Online), United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNSDSS)
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Advanced Security in the Field (Online), UNSDSS,
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BSafe (Online), UNDSS
Skills
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Strong analytical and communication skills, with faculties in document writing
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Excellent interpersonal communication and project management skills
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Quantitative and qualitative research skills
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Well-honed teaching and training skills
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Good attention to detail and client focussed
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Significant grasp on agriculture, its allied sectors and agri-business
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Strong understanding of value-chain approach for trade, industrial development, and cross border investment opportunities
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Strong commitment to teamwork and used working across disciplines
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Well organised and motivated with intercultural skills with experience in working with international teams.
New Delhi | Goa | Hyderabad
telephone: +91965 002 9966 (iMessage or WhatsApp only)
email: abhilash[dot]puljal[at]gmail[dot]com or
abhilash[dot]puljal[at]alumni[dot]lse[dot]ac[dot]uk
Below is my brief Curriculum Vitae. If you are interested in connecting with me for potential business opportunities or collaborations, please use the contact form, email or WhatsApp number provided in the contact page. I will do my best to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner. I look forward to hearing from you!
