Gunjan Bahadur Dallakoti

ILO, Decent work, Enterprise

Gunjan Bahadur Dallakoti is a development practitioner with extensive experience in the field of international development and labor issues. He currently works as an SME Development Specialist at the International Labour Organization (ILO).1

Professional Experience

Dallakoti has over ten years of experience in designing and implementing development projects.1 His expertise lies in various domains related to economic and social development, with a particular focus on:

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development
Labor market analysis
Public policy analysis
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL)4

As of 2023, Dallakoti had completed his fourth year working with ILO Bangladesh.3 During his tenure, he has been involved in projects aimed at improving working conditions and productivity in one of the world's fastest-growing and most densely populated economies.

Areas of Interest

Dallakoti demonstrates a keen interest in several key areas:

Women's empowerment: He advocates for investing in women's capabilities and freeing up their time from unpaid care work.5
Decent work in MSMEs: He explores the relationship between decent working conditions in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and improved productivity.8
Technological impact on employment: Dallakoti has written about the effects of generative AI on jobs, emphasizing the need for a balanced perspective on this topic.7
Global economic initiatives: He has shown enthusiasm for programs like the Global Accelerator, which aims to engage young economists and social stakeholders.6

Professional Development

Dallakoti continues to expand his knowledge and expertise. In July 2024, he participated in a learning adventure that included exploring societal divisions through a visit to the Berlin Wall Memorial Park and discussions on economic systems.2

Gunjan Bahadur Dallakoti's diverse experience and ongoing engagement with critical development issues make him a valuable contributor to the field of international labor and SME development.