Anirban Bhowmik

Anirban Bhowmik is an experienced professional currently serving as the Regional Director for Central and East Africa at Swisscontact.1 With a background in development and project management, he has held various leadership positions throughout his career.4

Professional Experience

Bhowmik's career trajectory includes several key roles:

• Regional Director, Central and East Africa: His current position at Swisscontact.1
• Country Director: A previous leadership role in his career.1
• Head of Portfolio: Demonstrating his expertise in managing diverse projects.1
• Private Sector Development Adviser: Highlighting his focus on economic growth and business development.1
• Programme Management Adviser: Showcasing his skills in overseeing complex development initiatives.1

Recent Initiatives

In his current role, Bhowmik has been involved in significant projects:

• Propel A Project: Three years ago, designing and launching this project was one of his priority tasks.3
• Policy Engagement: He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between policymakers, civil society, and the private sector to navigate uncertain times in Africa.2

Expertise and Focus Areas

Anirban Bhowmik's work centers on:

• Private sector development
• Project and programme management
• Regional development strategies
• Collaboration between various stakeholders in the development sector

His LinkedIn profile (username: anirbanbhowmikprivatesectordev) reflects his professional focus on private sector development and his commitment to sustainable development goals, particularly SDG4 (Quality Education) and SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).2