GB Banjara

GB Banjara is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in private sector development, currently serving as a Project Manager at SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation).1 His areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, value chain promotion, vocational training, and project cycle management.

Professional Experience

GB Banjara has held various positions throughout his career:

• Current Role: Project Manager at SNV, where he is involved in designing a regional project focused on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy.1
• Previous Positions: Team Leader for a Swisscontact-implemented Market Systems Development (MSD) project in Nepal called Sahaj.
• Other Organizations: He has worked with Katalyst, SNV, and Aga Khan Foundation, leading market development programs in countries such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan.

Education and Expertise

• MBA in Marketing and Operations Management from Pokhara University
• BE in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Extensive experience in providing Value Chain Development (VCD) training in several countries
• Consulting services for organizations like GTZ, DfID, SKAT, Swisscontact, ICIMOD, UNDP, SNV, Aga Khan Foundation, and various governments2

Additional Achievements

• Established a dairy plant with a 100,000-liter production capacity in Nepal
• Founded an electric vehicle company in Nepal
• Served as an adjunct faculty member at Ace Institute of Management, teaching operations management and entrepreneurship courses

GB Banjara's diverse experience and expertise in private sector development, coupled with his current role at SNV, position him as a valuable professional in the field of international development and project management.