Akash Shrestha is the Director of Strategy and Development at the Samriddhi Foundation, where he engages in strategic networking, designs impactful programs, develops sustainable funding models, and empowers functional teams to perform at high levels.
Akash studied Political Economy at the University of Hong Kong and holds two master’s degrees – in Political Science from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and in Public Policy from the University of Warwick, UK. He was a finalist in the Think Tank Shark Tank Competition (Malaysia, 2016) and the winner of the John Blundell Elevator Pitch Competition (New York, 2017).
He has authored and co-authored books, policy papers, and articles dissecting Nepal’s economic policies, with a focus on reform strategies that enable growth and individual liberty.