Dr. Badri Prasad Bastakoti
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Ex Project Coordination Consultant
EU Trade and Investment Program (TIP) / International Trade Centre (ITC), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), Nepal
bpbastakoti@hotmail.com
Education:
| DATE (FROM – TO) | INSTITUTION | DEGREE(S) OR DIPLOMA(S) OBTAINED: |
| 05/2001 – 07/2006 | University of Reading, UK | PhD (Electrification and its contribution to livelihoods diversification in Nepal, with cases of enterprise development) |
| 09/1998 – 09/1999 | University of East Anglia, UK | MA in Industrial Development (Industrialization, Trade, Technology and Transnationals, Industrial and Trade Policy and planning, Project Analysis, Markets & Development, Quantitative Methods) |
| 01/1991 – 12/1993 | Tribhuvan University, Nepal | BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) with majors in Agriculture and Industrial Finance |
Key qualifications (Relevant to the project):
- More than 30 years of professional experience as Key Expert, Team Leader, Senior Programme Officer, Capacity Development Advisor, SMEs promoter, Trade, Agro/Industrial Enterprise Analyst in the area of Private Sector Development, engaged in policy analysis and formulation for the government on trade, industrial and enterprise development, preparation of sector export strategy, food safety and standards, organic production system and certification, Geographic Indication (GI), value chain development and enterprise diversification, agricultural extension, programme planning as well as capacity and institutional development; EU Deforestation Free Regulation (EUDR)
- Very well-connected with all relevant stakeholders at all levels of government and private sector associations for the international and domestic trade, industrial and agro value chain development in Nepal; outstanding coordination and building collaboration ability
- Chaired the session on “Investment Opportunities in Agriculture/Agro-Processing, Non-timber Forest Products, Crafts, Manufacturing and Recycling” in the EU-Nepal Business Forum- Unleashing opportunities for EU trade and investment in Nepal, a forum conducted on 08-09 May 2023, in Kathmandu with the attendance of various EU member country ambassadors, consulates, chambers, business associations, academia and prospective investors.
- Excellent knowledge of agricultural production and marketing systems and active involvement in the development of key value chains as part of the national export strategy, hands-on experience in developing and upgrading producer cooperatives, private sector and entrepreneurs
- Chevening Scholar, UK (1998-1999)- one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships. Chair of the Alumni from 2017-2023.