Devendra Adhikari possesses a diverse educational and professional background, showcasing his exceptionalversatility. He holds a degree in engineering and a master’s in energy economics and planning. Over the course of his career, Mr. Adhikari has developed a wealth of expertise in his chosen field. After earning his engineering degree, he worked for a national-level development bank for around a decade, where he analyzed and appraised project proposals.
However, Mr. Adhikari career took a new direction when he joined a multi-year, multi-donor energy program and sawitthrough two complete phases for approximately 13 years, from itsinception to successful completion. Throughthis experience, he gained a comprehensive understanding of program formulation, design, management, implementation, and evaluation, making him an invaluable asset in his domain.
Expertise
Energy/natural resource economics
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
On-grid electricity
Off-grid/Decentralized energy
Energy Infrastructure
Air pollution/transport sector
Development financing
Qualification
Master of Engineering (ME)- Energy Economics and Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 1997.
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 1992.
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) – Mechanical, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India, 1989.