Shameer Khanal

Shameer Khanal is an experienced professional in the field of international development cooperation, currently serving as the Cooperation Area Lead for ASEAN at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.1

Professional Background

Shameer Khanal has over 19 years of experience in development cooperation.1 He holds an MBA in Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, which has likely contributed to his expertise in sustainable economic development and green economy initiatives.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Cooperation Area Lead for ASEAN at GIZ, Shameer Khanal is involved in various aspects of regional development and cooperation:

• Cross-sector collaboration: He works with authorities in tourism and waste management to address larger challenges in these areas.2
• ASEAN-German Partnership: Khanal is actively involved in GIZ's close collaboration with ASEAN, working through various commissions from Germany and the European Union.5
• Energy diplomacy: He has been reflecting on ways to strengthen ASEAN's energy diplomacy.7
• Sustainable development initiatives: His work focuses on sustainable economic development, green economy, and private sector development.

Recent Activities

Shameer Khanal has been actively engaged in various professional activities:

• Participating in discussions with ambassadors regarding ASEAN cooperation.3
• Overseeing bidding opportunities for creative professionals in Jakarta under the GIZ ASEAN Cooperation Area.4
• Sharing insights and reflections on circular economy and sustainability.6

Through his role at GIZ, Shameer Khanal contributes to fostering sustainable development and regional cooperation in the ASEAN region, leveraging his extensive experience in development cooperation and his educational background in finance.