Samik Sundar Das is a senior rural development specialist with extensive experience in rural transformation, livelihoods, and financial inclusion across India, Africa, and Central Asia. He has led large-scale World Bank–supported programs on rural prosperity, women’s economic empowerment, and enterprise development, blending policy design, institutional reform, and innovative finance. Samik works at the intersection of government systems, private sector engagement, and global knowledge exchange, with a strong focus on inclusive growth, resilience, and job creation. His efforts have immensely contributed to flagship initiatives such as NRLP, TNRTP, and the emerging Rural Prosperity and Resilience Program.