Nirmal Ganguly
Economic and Development Consultant

Nirmal Ganguly is a development professional and economist with more than 40 years of experience. His career includes roles at the Asian Development Bank and in India’s economic ministries. He also served as an international adviser to Ethiopia’s Federal Trade and Industry Ministry under a UNDP assignment.

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Transforming Human Capital and Capability in Asia and the Pacific

The convergence of national capability formation, institutional capacity building, and regional cooperation can expand human potential.

   Capacity development; Regional cooperation and integration
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Artificial Intelligence as a Development Choice for Asia and the Pacific

Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.

   Capacity development; Economics; Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities