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Sikander Bizenjo
Economist and social impact entrepreneur. Strategic engagements expert, with extensive experience of working with private sector, not-for-profit, as well as international aid organisations. Currently, leveraging communications, corporate strategy and stakeholder management to drive global engagements for one of Pakistan's largest private sector organisations: Engro Corporation.
Co-founder of Balochistan Youth Action Committee (BYAC), a youth-driven not-for-profit, working with marginalised communities in Pakistan's Balochistan Province. BYAC's work has directly impacted over 430,000 individuals in the past four years through initiatives focused on climate, education, healthcare, and economic development. By advocating for social justice and equality, we are contributing to a more equitable and sustainable world
MSc. Development Economics from University of East Anglia, BSc. International Business and Economics from Monash University. Exchange Abroad Dip. Copenhagen Business School.
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