ADNAN SHER

Local Governance and Public Financial Management expert with experience spanning more than 25 years in private sector, public sector and development sector. During his stints in these sectors, he has spearheaded interventions which have contributed towards fostering inclusive economic growth, higher incomes and sustainable livelihood improvements for lower segments of population by building a vibrant ecosystem of financial and non-financial services for un-served or underserved. Specifically he has worked on public financial management, public sector investment, public accounting and auditing and engagement of stakeholders (regulators, government, business community), financial regulation, financial inclusion and micro-finance, financial risk management, comparative legal and regulatory research, business development services, financial capability of individuals and SMEs, credit guarantee schemes for SMEs, creation of knowledge of financing models for demonstration to the market, building value chain linkages for identified clusters, creation of an enabling environment to do business, anti-money laundering; regulation, enforcement, and governance of endowment and trust funds,. Well-tested, results-driven project manager with skills in strategic and operational analyses and project design and implementation. A former member of civil service of Pakistan, he is a persistent goal setter, project developer & achiever, and skilled collaborator with distinctive people skills.