Rudra Bahadur Shrestha

Dr. Rudra Bahadur Shrestha is a highly regarded professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in agriculture, food and nutrition security, climate change, hunger and malnutrition, policy analysis, and strategic partnerships. He currently serves as the Senior Director for Winrock International Nepal’s agriculture project. Dr. Shrestha has previously held prominent positions, including Policy Head at the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Agriculture Center and Senior Agricultural Economist with the Government of Nepal, where he worked for more than two decades.

Dr. Shrestha holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and is an esteemed Visiting Professor at several universities in Nepal, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Brazil, specializing in agricultural economics, food security, trade and competitiveness, and project management.

Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Shrestha has been invited as a keynote speaker, chaired technical sessions, and presented papers at numerous international forums. He has cultivated a strong network with leading global development organizations, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, FAO, IFAD, WFP, and SDC, as well as research institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Shrestha has contributed extensively to research, publishing numerous books, policy briefs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles.