Zaki Faisal

Background

About Zaki Faisal

Md. Zaki Faisal is a Programme Officer at the a2i Programme of ICT Division and UNDP Bangladesh, where he has been working since 2017. Professionally, he is responsible for coordinating numerous SDGs and Data Innovation Initiatives. He has over seven years of progressive experience in research, project implementation, data management, and capacity development, specializing in ICT, governance, and sustainable development. Mr. Faisal is an accomplished researcher and author with a robust portfolio of published works in respected international publishers such as Springer and Routledge. His scholarly contributions also appear in renowned journals, nationally and globally. In addition to his publications, Mr. Faisal has contributed to significant research initiatives of well-known organizations, including Harvard University, Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) under the European Climate Foundation, UN Women, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh etc. He actively engages with the public through regular writings in national dailies and international blogs such as The Daily Sun, Dhaka Tribune, NIICE Nepal, South Asia Monitor etc. Mr. Faisal's research interests encompass data governance, sustainable development, local government and informal diplomacy. His dedication to these fields underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering sustainable practices in Bangladesh and beyond.