Ishita

Skills

Climate & Sustainable Finance (foundational and applied)

Blended Finance & Innovative Financing Approaches

Development Economics & Policy Analysis

Programme Design, Implementation & Evaluation

Investment Readiness & Project Preparation Support

ESG & Climate Risk Concepts (integration and analysis)

Quantitative & Qualitative Research (STATA, SPSS)

Analytical Writing & Policy Brief Development

Stakeholder Engagement (Multilaterals, Donors, Governments, NGOs)

Multi-country Programme Management

Gender & Inclusion in Climate and Development Finance

Independent Consulting & Project Delivery

About

I am a climate finance and development sector professional with over ten years of experience supporting multilateral institutions, donor agencies, and international research and policy organisations. My work focuses on climate and sustainable finance, inclusive economic systems, and energy transitions, with experience contributing to programme design, analytical work, and learning initiatives related to blended finance, catalytic funding, and investment readiness.

Currently, I work at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), where I manage multi-country programmes on climate finance, energy transitions, and women’s economic empowerment. Previously, I have worked across research, policy, and implementation roles with organisations such as AEEE, AFC India, and the Institute of Economic Growth. I bring strong analytical skills, experience producing high-quality written outputs, and the ability to work independently in complex, international environments.