Shashanka Saadi

With over 25 years of experience across Asia and Africa, Shashanka brings deep expertise in the Humanitarian‑Development‑Peace (HDP) Nexus. His career spans high‑impact assessments, governance diagnostics, and multi‑country evaluations for UN agencies, INGOs, and national governments. A 2012 Eisenhower Fellow, he is recognized for guiding the transition from emergency response to sustainable development, backed by technical leadership in disaster risk governance, climate‑resilient livelihoods, and social inclusion. He has managed portfolios exceeding $60M for donors such as BMGF, USAID, FCDO, and BMZ, consistently translating rigorous evidence into policy reform and institutional resilience.