Practical Action
Rakesh Supkar currently serves as the Head of Operations for the Asia region at Practical Action, a position held since August 2023, while also being a Co-Founder of Navriti Livelihoods Promotion Foundation since April 2022. Previously, Rakesh held the roles of Business Head at Transform Trade India from August 2017 to August 2023 and Chief Operating Officer at Fairtrade Asia Pacific from May 2015 to July 2017, focusing on sustainable trade practices. Rakesh has substantial experience in program development and management from roles at Technoserve India, where responsibilities included strategic planning and overseeing the USAID-supported EDOTS project. Rakesh's earlier career included consulting positions that emphasized rural livelihoods and micro-finance, along with foundational roles at CARE India and Catalyst Management Services. Rakesh earned a Master's in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies and holds a postgraduate diploma in rural management from the Institute of Rural Management Anand, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from SVNIT, Surat.
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Practical Action
We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big. We’re a global change-making group of problem solvers, knowledge mobilisers and expert advisors. We work together to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We believe in the power of small to change the big picture. And that together we can take practical action to build futures free from poverty. Please visit our website to find details of our privacy policy and how we manage and protect your data.