معرفی
Akash Deep is a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard University's Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). He specializes in finance, infrastructure valuation, and financial risk management. He chairs executive programs like the Infrastructure in a Market Economy and co-chairs the International Finance Corporation executive program. His expertise spans public-private partnerships (PPP), financial institutions regulation, and capital markets reform.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Yale University
- MA in Operations Research, Yale University
- Bachelor's Degree, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Research Interests: His work focuses on infrastructure finance, risk management frameworks, and the role of private sector participation in public services. He has advised governments and firms globally on infrastructure financing, bank restructuring, and pension fund management. His research has been cited in media outlets like the Financial Times and Boston Globe.
Professional Activities:
- Consultant for World Bank, IMF, UN, and Asian Development Bank
- Serves on Massachusetts' Capital Debt Affordability Committee
- Teaches courses on infrastructure finance, risk management, and financial investments
Awards:
- Certified Financial Risk Manager (Global Association of Risk Professionals)
Grants & Projects:
- Trained IFC senior staff on PPP frameworks (2017–present)
- Conducted research on infrastructure investment gaps with multilateral development banks
Engagement: He collaborates with institutions like the Center for International Development and Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at HKS. His work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions for global infrastructure challenges.
