Abhirup Basu
About Abhirup Basu
Abhirup Basu serves as an Assistant Manager in Government Advisory at KPMG India, where he specializes in drafting concept notes and responding to proposals from government and international agencies. He has worked with various international donor organizations and has a strong academic background in Human Resource Management and Economics.
Current Role at KPMG India
Abhirup Basu serves as an Assistant Manager in the Government Advisory division at KPMG India. His role involves providing strategic advisory services to both the Government of India and various state governments. He engages with international agencies, including UNDP and UNICEF, to support governmental initiatives and enhance public sector performance.
Previous Experience at KPMG India
Abhirup Basu previously worked as a Summer Intern at KPMG India in 2017 for one month in Gurgaon, Haryana. During this internship, he gained insights into the consulting industry and contributed to various projects, laying the foundation for his subsequent career in government advisory.
Education and Expertise
Abhirup Basu holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDMHR) from the International Management Institute (IMI), where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Delhi University, completing his degree from 2013 to 2016. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in management and economic principles.
Engagement with International Agencies
Abhirup Basu has extensive experience working with international donor agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). He has collaborated with UN agencies, including UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), focusing on various development initiatives.
Contributions to Sustainable Development
Abhirup Basu has contributed to the localization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by developing strategies and tools for state governments. He is part of a national team under USAID's technical support initiative, which focuses on enhancing water security in over 4,800 urban local bodies through the AMRUT 2.0 program.