Apurba Kumar Datta

Apurba Kumar Datta currently serves as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning at ACDI/VOCA since April 2023, providing technical direction for the design and implementation of MEL systems and conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to assess program impact. Prior experience includes roles as MEL Manager at Sathguru Management Consultants and ACDI/VOCA, where responsibilities involved managing results measurement systems, developing MEL plans, and ensuring data quality and reporting in accordance with USAID guidelines. Apurba Kumar Datta has also worked as a Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Development Alternatives Incorporated, and held positions at CARE Bangladesh and WorldFish Center. Academic qualifications encompass a PhD in Economics and multiple degrees in development studies and business administration from Khulna University.