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Param Iyer
@paramiyer_
Executive Director World Bank for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Former CEO NITI Aayog, Secretary to Government of India.
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13-05-2016 06:55:18
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Enjoyed the interactive session with a packed hall at Admn Staff College of India (ASCI) this morning.
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Called on the Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) this afternoon and apprised her of World Bank ‘s ongoing engagement with and support to India’s development agenda. Ministry of Finance
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-29 20:29:21 Called on the Hon’ble Finance Minister @nsitharaman this afternoon and apprised her of @WorldBank ‘s ongoing engagement with and support to India’s development agenda. @FinMinIndia Called on the Hon’ble Finance Minister @nsitharaman this afternoon and apprised her of @WorldBank ‘s ongoing engagement with and support to India’s development agenda. @FinMinIndia](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJ3WfnaX0AErLnV.jpg)
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Enlightening visit to the Temakaw garment manufacturer in Dhaka and learn how they, and others like them, with World Bank assistance during the Covid pandemic, started manufacturing PPE and, subsequently, diversified into other safety wear for industrial and medical use.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-28 10:33:01 Enlightening visit to the Temakaw garment manufacturer in Dhaka and learn how they, and others like them, with @WorldBank assistance during the Covid pandemic, started manufacturing PPE and, subsequently, diversified into other safety wear for industrial and medical use. Enlightening visit to the Temakaw garment manufacturer in Dhaka and learn how they, and others like them, with @WorldBank assistance during the Covid pandemic, started manufacturing PPE and, subsequently, diversified into other safety wear for industrial and medical use.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJwEbLHbwAAjy3Y.jpg)
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Very productive meeting with the Finance Minister of Bangladesh, the Hon’ble Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. We discussed how the World Bank could ramp up its assistance, financial and non-financial, in support of the country’s developmental priorities.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-28 10:11:33 Very productive meeting with the Finance Minister of Bangladesh, the Hon’ble Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. We discussed how the @WorldBank could ramp up its assistance, financial and non-financial, in support of the country’s developmental priorities. Very productive meeting with the Finance Minister of Bangladesh, the Hon’ble Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. We discussed how the @WorldBank could ramp up its assistance, financial and non-financial, in support of the country’s developmental priorities.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJv_hDgbAAA9abl.jpg)
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Enlightening visit to the National Organic Centre near Thimphu to see and learn how smart horticulture, including through hydrophonic systems, is being researched. This lab to land approach is being partly supported under the World Bank ‘s FSAPP project.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-27 05:07:52 Enlightening visit to the National Organic Centre near Thimphu to see and learn how smart horticulture, including through hydrophonic systems, is being researched. This lab to land approach is being partly supported under the @WorldBank ‘s FSAPP project. Enlightening visit to the National Organic Centre near Thimphu to see and learn how smart horticulture, including through hydrophonic systems, is being researched. This lab to land approach is being partly supported under the @WorldBank ‘s FSAPP project.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJpwZ2waMAAcmn_.jpg)
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Very useful meeting in Thimphu with Bhutan Finance Minister Lekey Dorji and Finance Secretary Leki Wangmo. We discussed the ongoing World Bank support to Bhutan’s development priorities and how this could be further scaled up.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-26 10:08:26 Very useful meeting in Thimphu with Bhutan Finance Minister Lekey Dorji and Finance Secretary Leki Wangmo. We discussed the ongoing @WorldBank support to Bhutan’s development priorities and how this could be further scaled up. Very useful meeting in Thimphu with Bhutan Finance Minister Lekey Dorji and Finance Secretary Leki Wangmo. We discussed the ongoing @WorldBank support to Bhutan’s development priorities and how this could be further scaled up.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJlroFgawAAGmYW.jpg)
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A privilege to meet the Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu. Appreciated his vision and action plan for sustainable development of Bhutan, with a focus on infra development, poverty alleviation and job creation. Assured him of the full and continuing support of the World Bank
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-25 12:31:16 A privilege to meet the Bhutan PM @tsheringtobgay in Thimphu. Appreciated his vision and action plan for sustainable development of Bhutan, with a focus on infra development, poverty alleviation and job creation. Assured him of the full and continuing support of the @WorldBank A privilege to meet the Bhutan PM @tsheringtobgay in Thimphu. Appreciated his vision and action plan for sustainable development of Bhutan, with a focus on infra development, poverty alleviation and job creation. Assured him of the full and continuing support of the @WorldBank](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJhCuZSbgAA6WSz.jpg)
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Fabulous to see the tricolour so prominently displayed in Thimphu today, following PM Narendra Modi ‘s very successful visit to Bhutan. The talk of the town remained the big outcomes of the prime ministerial visit.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-25 10:22:41 Fabulous to see the tricolour so prominently displayed in Thimphu today, following PM @narendramodi ‘s very successful visit to Bhutan. The talk of the town remained the big outcomes of the prime ministerial visit. Fabulous to see the tricolour so prominently displayed in Thimphu today, following PM @narendramodi ‘s very successful visit to Bhutan. The talk of the town remained the big outcomes of the prime ministerial visit.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJglSkWbYAA84wj.jpg)
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Fruitful meeting with Prof Dame Sally Davies on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an increasing threat to global public health. We discussed and exchanged notes on the policies, regulations and practices to tackle this problem in India and South Asia. Dame Sally Davies, Trinity Master Prof. Dame Sally Davies
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-15 11:35:41 Fruitful meeting with Prof Dame Sally Davies on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an increasing threat to global public health. We discussed and exchanged notes on the policies, regulations and practices to tackle this problem in India and South Asia. @MasterSallyTrin @UKAMREnvoy Fruitful meeting with Prof Dame Sally Davies on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an increasing threat to global public health. We discussed and exchanged notes on the policies, regulations and practices to tackle this problem in India and South Asia. @MasterSallyTrin @UKAMREnvoy](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GItWHCAW4AAOsc4.jpg)
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With Amitabh Kant , Dr Ramesh Chand and others at the closing panel discussion at the #IndiaDialogue at Stanford University . Clear consensus on the huge socio-economic progress made in India over the last decade and the decidedly bullish prospects going forward.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-03 23:31:13 With @amitabhk87 , Dr Ramesh Chand and others at the closing panel discussion at the #IndiaDialogue at @Stanford . Clear consensus on the huge socio-economic progress made in India over the last decade and the decidedly bullish prospects going forward. With @amitabhk87 , Dr Ramesh Chand and others at the closing panel discussion at the #IndiaDialogue at @Stanford . Clear consensus on the huge socio-economic progress made in India over the last decade and the decidedly bullish prospects going forward.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHyGyy8aAAAzdSc.jpg)
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At Stanford University #IndiaDialogue , PM Narendra Modi ‘s landmark Swachh Bharat I #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav mission was highly appreciated as a transformational programme, transforming lives of the people. Key lessons were the 4 Ps: Political Leadership, Public Financing, Partnerships and People’s Participation.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-03-03 14:16:06 At @Stanford #IndiaDialogue , PM @narendramodi ‘s landmark @swachhbharat mission was highly appreciated as a transformational programme, transforming lives of the people. Key lessons were the 4 Ps: Political Leadership, Public Financing, Partnerships and People’s Participation. At @Stanford #IndiaDialogue , PM @narendramodi ‘s landmark @swachhbharat mission was highly appreciated as a transformational programme, transforming lives of the people. Key lessons were the 4 Ps: Political Leadership, Public Financing, Partnerships and People’s Participation.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHwHvseacAAOcby.jpg)
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A great privilege and honour to participate in the Republic Day celebrations at our embassy in Beijing yesterday. Grateful for the invite from Pradeep Rawat, our outstanding ambassador. Glad to meet our diplomatic team and enjoyed the cultural programme by the kids. India in China
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2024-01-27 03:36:09 A great privilege and honour to participate in the Republic Day celebrations at our embassy in Beijing yesterday. Grateful for the invite from Pradeep Rawat, our outstanding ambassador. Glad to meet our diplomatic team and enjoyed the cultural programme by the kids. @EOIBeijing A great privilege and honour to participate in the Republic Day celebrations at our embassy in Beijing yesterday. Grateful for the invite from Pradeep Rawat, our outstanding ambassador. Glad to meet our diplomatic team and enjoyed the cultural programme by the kids. @EOIBeijing](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GE0cB-kXMAAR3ZG.jpg)
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Our joint oped in the Hindustan Times today on PM Narendra Modi ‘s Mission LIFE and how the @worldbank’s updated vision and mission, incorporating a livable planet, builds on LIFE’s central message. Akshay Rout Hindustan Times
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2023-12-27 23:22:09 Our joint oped in the Hindustan Times today on PM @narendramodi ‘s Mission LIFE and how the @worldbank’s updated vision and mission, incorporating a livable planet, builds on LIFE’s central message. @akshaykrout @htTweets Our joint oped in the Hindustan Times today on PM @narendramodi ‘s Mission LIFE and how the @worldbank’s updated vision and mission, incorporating a livable planet, builds on LIFE’s central message. @akshaykrout @htTweets](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCZCNjHWYAA59qq.jpg)
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In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, Shri Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group World Bank, launched the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Beginner’s e-Course in the presence of Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of…
![Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) on Twitter photo 2023-12-22 13:36:15 In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, Shri Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group @WorldBank, launched the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Beginner’s e-Course in the presence of Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of… In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, Shri Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group @WorldBank, launched the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Beginner’s e-Course in the presence of Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GB9MJ-JawAAPJlB.jpg)
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Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) and World Bank Group President Mr. Ajay Banga met today, in New Delhi.
FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) and Mr. Banga discussed outcomes of #G20India Presidency, evolution of the World Bank and its engagement with India in various sectors, besides…
![Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) on Twitter photo 2023-12-20 14:05:07 Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman and World Bank Group President Mr. Ajay Banga met today, in New Delhi. FM Smt. @nsitharaman and Mr. Banga discussed outcomes of #G20India Presidency, evolution of the @WorldBank and its engagement with India in various sectors, besides… Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman and World Bank Group President Mr. Ajay Banga met today, in New Delhi. FM Smt. @nsitharaman and Mr. Banga discussed outcomes of #G20India Presidency, evolution of the @WorldBank and its engagement with India in various sectors, besides…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBy_lDrXAAAd7TV.jpg)
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Useful learning at workshop at Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka, on how higher education outcomes were achieved under the World Bank supported Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) program. Key results achieved on access, quality, R&D and innovation.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2023-12-19 12:06:17 Useful learning at workshop at Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka, on how higher education outcomes were achieved under the @WorldBank supported Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) program. Key results achieved on access, quality, R&D and innovation. Useful learning at workshop at Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka, on how higher education outcomes were achieved under the @WorldBank supported Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) program. Key results achieved on access, quality, R&D and innovation.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBtaypfWIAAEYY5.jpg)
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At the Electronic Design and Innovation Center, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Kudos to the team that won an award for an Automated Rainwater Harvesting & Smart Water Quality Monitoring System. Great work by the young team with university support under a World Bank project.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2023-12-19 11:52:40 At the Electronic Design and Innovation Center, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Kudos to the team that won an award for an Automated Rainwater Harvesting & Smart Water Quality Monitoring System. Great work by the young team with university support under a @WorldBank project. At the Electronic Design and Innovation Center, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Kudos to the team that won an award for an Automated Rainwater Harvesting & Smart Water Quality Monitoring System. Great work by the young team with university support under a @WorldBank project.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBtXrWJWgAA05H2.jpg)
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Very productive meeting with Minister for Economy and Planning فيصل الإبراهيم Faisal Alibrahim in Riyadh. He shared implementation progress of the ambitious reform agenda under #SaudiVision2030 . Very impressive! The Saudi government sees the World Bank as a key knowledge partner on this journey.
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Fascinating visit to Saudi Investment Recycling Company Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) and learn about the superb waste to wealth and circular economy program under CEO Ziyad Al-Shiha’s leadership. Eye opening use of latest technology for greening the waste economy. Lessons for other countries.
![Param Iyer (@paramiyer_) on Twitter photo 2023-12-13 20:33:09 Fascinating visit to Saudi Investment Recycling Company @SircSaudi_En and learn about the superb waste to wealth and circular economy program under CEO Ziyad Al-Shiha’s leadership. Eye opening use of latest technology for greening the waste economy. Lessons for other countries. Fascinating visit to Saudi Investment Recycling Company @SircSaudi_En and learn about the superb waste to wealth and circular economy program under CEO Ziyad Al-Shiha’s leadership. Eye opening use of latest technology for greening the waste economy. Lessons for other countries.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBQVQq5aUAADGPf.jpg)