31st July 2015, Kolkata—IPE Global: Software Development Unit announced that it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)®. The appraisal was performed by QValue Services Private Limited. CMMI® is a capability improvement approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their […]
The urban sector at present is going through a lot of action and upheaval. Every State and City in the country wants to hop on to the “Smart City” bus. Every State is struggling, intra political and administrative battles in order to include their best horses in the “Urban Premier League”. I have never witnessed such […]
Despite being one of the fastest growing regions, South Asia continues to remain the most disconnected region in the world. Membership of SAARC has not made a significant difference to the intraregional trade and connectivity in this region. Besides differences on the bilateral front, there are various structural, geographical, ethnic, political and historical factors which […]
BHUBANESWAR:At least 10 priority sites have been identified for Chilika lake and its catchment areas under the tourism master plan which is being devised under the World Bank-aided Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP).
IPE Global as an Indian consulting company has been covered in an extensive way in Devex.com – Media platform for Global Development Community.  This is one of the first international coverage in which IPE Global group’s expansion in South Asia, South East Asia and Africa has been mentioned. The article also captures views from consultants from other continents where Indian […]
Ashwajit Singh, Chairman and Managing director, IPE Global and Sunil Mitra, Director, IPE Global views on Sustainable development Goals (SDG) and their role in India’s development have been covered in an article in Bureaucracy Today Magazine. The article features in the August edition on Page 42 and 43.
Extensive media coverage for a workshop organized by IPE Global under the project “Preparation of Tourism Master Plan for Chilika Lake and its Catchment in Odisha” in The Telegraph The workshop saw participation from Senior Officials from Chilika Development Authority (Client), World Bank (Donor), IFC, Fisheries Department, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), Forest & Environment Department to […]
Xtensive media coverage for a workshop organized by IPE Global under the project “Preparation of Tourism Master Plan for Chilika Lake and its Catchment in Odisha” in Orissa POST. The workshop saw participation from Senior Officials from Chilika Development Authority (Client), World Bank (Donor), IFC, Fisheries Department, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), Forest & Environment Department to […]
Ashwajit Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, IPE Global’s profile capturing his consultancy experience and under his leadership IPE Global’s growth in urban infrastructure sector, has been published in Infrastructure Today magazine.The article has been covered in the July Edition, Page 82– Up the Ladder (column).
IPE Global education practice lead, Amit Kaushik’s quote captured in cover story of Dainikjagran “Josh” supplement.The cover story “Digital India” captures the new opportunities for students with launch of this campaign
The industries department is working on a plan to allow potential investors wanting to set up industry in Bihar to get required approvals at the click of a mouse
Book Review for a published as a knowledge product released under the Knowledge Partnership Programme on July 07th 2015.
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Anandroop Bahadur

Group Head – Human Resources

Expertise

Human Resource Expertise, HR Strategy, Oragnisational Design, Talent & Leadership Development, Policy Governance

Anandroop Bahadur is a seasoned HR leader and strategic advisor with nearly two decades of experience across the development, consulting, and social impact ecosystem. She brings a strong blend of deep technical HR expertise, organizational design acumen, and a people-centric ethos to her work.

At IPE Global, Anandroop leads the Group Human Resources function across IPE Global and its associated entities, including Triple Line Consulting and IPE Africa. Her focus is on strengthening organizational foundations, enabling leadership effectiveness, and building scalable people systems aligned with the organisation’s global growth ambitions. Her remit spans HR strategy, organizational design, talent and leadership development, compensation and performance frameworks, policy governance, safeguarding, and culture integration across geographies.

Over the course of her career, Anandroop has held senior HR leadership and consulting roles with organisations such as Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Ford Foundation, NASSCOM Foundation, Central Square Foundation, Amity Education Group, and other international institutions. She has advised leadership teams and boards through periods of scale, transition, and transformation, and has led HR operations in high-growth, high-complexity environments.

She holds an Executive Degree in Human Resources from XLRI Jamshedpur and is a SHRM–SCP (Senior Certified Professional), reflecting her grounding in global HR standards and best practices. She has also completed advanced executive and leadership programmes, including training in coaching and organisational transformation, and is an ICF-trained executive coach, currently working towards her ACC credential.

 

Nikos Papachristodoulou

Nikos Papachristodoulou

Director

Expertise

Urban, Infrastructure, Disaster and Climate Resilience, Inclusive Growth

Nikos has expertise in urban and regional economic development, infrastructure, disaster and climate resilience, and inclusive growth. He oversees and manages projects for Triple Line’s cities and infrastructure portfolio.

Nikos is an urban specialist, with principal areas of expertise in urban and regional economic development, infrastructure, disaster and climate resilience, and inclusive growth. Over the past 12 years he has worked for a range of clients including the World Bank, FCDO, EU, USAID, Cities Alliance, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and local authorities.

Nikos’s work has incorporated the full spectrum of the project cycle, from analytics and programme scoping and design, through implementation, and evaluation and learning.

He has a high level of familiarity with HMG business cases and ODA eligibility criteria having led and supported the development of FCDO’s urbanisation strategy and options for future investments in Somalia’s cities, Prosperity Fund Global Future Cities Programme (GFCP) scoping in Nigeria, and the development of the business case for an urban resilience programme in Tanzania.

Nikos also brings excellent understanding of World Bank latest trends and procedures as a result of his involvement in a number of analytics and technical assistance projects, including on informal settlements upgrading in Mogadishu, climate change adaptation planning in Latin American and Caribbean cities, assessment of the climate resilience of Dar es Salaam’s transport infrastructure, spatial development in Nigeria, and preparation of a handbook on integrated urban flood risk management.

Nikos holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Piraeus and an MSc in Social Development Practice from the Development Planning Unit at University College London (UCL).

 

Ricardo Pinto

Ricardo Pinto

Associate Director

Expertise

Private Sector Development, Regulatory Reform, Regional and Local Economy

Ricardo has 35 years´ experience in private sector development, regulatory reform, regional and local economic development in the European Union, Western Balkans, Easter Partnership Countries, Middle East, Africa, etc. He is tasked with developing our strategic operations in continental Europe and Ukraine.

Ricardo is a seasoned international development professional with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering Private Sector Development and economic growth initiatives across more than 50 countries spanning Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, the CIS, Africa, MEDA, and Asia. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

Ricardo brings a unique combination of strategic insight and practical implementation expertise. He has led high-impact assignments for key development institutions, including the European Commission, OECD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, UNDP, UNCTAD, EBRD, ILO, ADB, World Bank, USAID, and Danida.

With a deep and practical understanding of institutional architecture, policy environment, and post-conflict recovery dynamics, and a career spanning over 30 years across transition economies, Ricardo brings not only technical depth but also a trusted reputation among donors, policymakers and peers.He is leading Triple Line’s strategic expansion into continental Europe, including Ukraine, while strengthening our credibility across the broader region and beyond. Proven Expertise Across Our Core Pillars. Ricardo’s work focuses on the areas central to Triple Line’s evolving service offering: Governance & Institutional Reform: advising public institutions on regulatory impact, policy reform, and donor coordination, Private Sector Development: strategy development for SME ecosystems, innovation, and competitiveness, Infrastructure Enabling Conditions: support for investment climate improvement and regional/local economic development and Cross-cutting themes, including green transition, women’s economic empowerment, and inclusive growth

 
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