Ganesh Rao is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management, research, and data analysis, currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) since February 2020. Prior to this role, Ganesh held various positions at Laterite from April 2016 to July 2019, including Service Lead for Embedded Research Advisory, where responsibilities encompassed developing services for NGOs and governments, leading project setups in Uganda and Ethiopia, and managing impact evaluations in the agricultural sector. Previous roles also include Research Associate at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Teaching Assistant at BITS Pilani, and several mentoring and leadership positions at NIRMAAN Organization. Ganesh holds an M.Sc. in Economics and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, alongside earlier education in Andhra Pradesh.
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