Abhishek Pandey is a seasoned public policy and consulting professional with a diverse background in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies across various sectors. Currently serving as a Public Policy Manager for South Asia and Africa at ISC Research, Abhishek has authored significant reports that guide strategic decisions in education. Previous experience includes roles as a Public Policy Consultant at the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, where efforts led to the establishment of India's first state-level Behavioral Insights Unit, and as a consultant at KPMG India, contributing to public health training. Abhishek's educational background includes a Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy from the Indian School of Public Policy and a Master's degree in Economics from Indira Gandhi National Open University, among other qualifications in development studies and engineering.