Dr. Peer Ghulam Nabi is an accomplished international development and public policy expert with more than 16 years of experience in strategic planning, resource mobilization, collaborative partnership building and government affairs. A fellow of the International Poverty Reduction Center (IPRCC), China, he works as an advisor at CRDP and Senior Consultant with Deloitte India. Peer served as a Mission Director and CEO at the Ministry of Skill and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Executive Director of Center for Research and Development Policy. He played a key role in establishing the Borderless World Foundation and regional offices of Mercy Corps and Indo Global Social Service Society. 

Peer has a PhD in Management, MPP in International Development, MA in History and a Diploma in Negotiation & Conflict Management. With experience establishing and leading both government and non-governmental organizations, as well as teaching, research, and corporate sector experience, he represents the rare embodiment of interfacing academics and development practice with policy planning and program execution.

IVLP Impact Award Project: The 100 Women Leadership Program

The 100 Women Leaders Program economically and socially empowered women from marginalized groups, inspiring them to explore the field of entrepreneurship. It also created awareness about opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, trained participants in the art of developing business plans for investment and equipped them with essential skills for conducting activities and overcoming initial hurdles faced by entrepreneurs.

The program trained 100 young, aspiring women, conducting workshops to generate awareness and teaching skills for developing business ideas. Participants were given opportunities to network and connect with mentors, gaining insights, advice, and practical knowledge from experienced individuals in the field. At the end of the project, ten teams presented their business plans to project stakeholders, showcasing the participants' newfound ability to pitch their ideas to investors.

 

"The program gave me the confidence to change my thought process about breaking the social taboo of women’s entrepreneurship. At the start of the program, I was not very confident about starting the new venture, but my thought process changed after attending the program." - Workshop participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Peer participated in the IVLP Project Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Prosperity and Stability - Small Business Development in the Indo-Pacific, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center.

U.S. Communities Visited

Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL

Country: India

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