SAN FRANCISCO — When Asif Saleh, the senior director of strategy, communications, and empowerment for BRAC, considers the role that innovation can play at the international development organization, he thinks about how to make sure people can pursue great ideas without having to leave the organization.
Specifically, he thinks about Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, who previously worked for BRAC. Ghosh went on to found Bandhan Bank, which started as a microfinance company in India and has since become one of the largest banks in the country.
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Catherine Cheney is a Senior Reporter for Devex. She covers the West Coast of the U.S., focusing on the role of technology and innovation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. And she frequently represents Devex as a speaker and moderator. Prior to joining Devex, Catherine earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, worked as a web producer for POLITICO and reporter for World Politics Review, and helped to launch NationSwell. Catherine has reported from all over the world, and freelanced for outlets including the Atlantic and the Washington Post. She is also the West Coast ambassador for the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit that trains and connects journalists to cover responses to problems.
