Mohammad Athar
Partner and Leader, Capital Projects and Infrastructure, PricewaterhouseCoopers International, India

Mohammad has more than 17 years of experience in formulating strategies and development plans for industrial corridors, parks, special economic zones, and urban projects. Recently, he collaborated with the ADB to develop a framework for "Cities as Engines for Economic Growth." He is actively involved in economic planning and investment promotion across South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Insight

India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.