SHEIKH ALI AHMED
Director (Training & Field Coordination)
MA in Economics; Executive MBA in Finance
Sheikh Ali Ahmed is a social science researcher and development professional with over 30 years of experience in research and capacity building. His expertise includes quantitative and qualitative research. His principal areas of work include economic migration, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), community engagement, poverty reduction, and human development.
At HDRC, he conducts and coordinates research and studies, manages field operations, and leads training activities. He has contributed to research assignments for organisations including IOM, ILO, Oxfam, and Nutrition International. Previously, he held positions at the Micronutrient Initiative, Grameen Communications, and PROSHIKA—A Centre for Human Development.
He is a life member of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) and the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. He has served as Unit Coordinator of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, held the positions of Assistant Secretary and Joint Secretary on BEA’s Executive Committee over several terms, and served as Treasurer of the Bangladesh Dairy Development Forum.