Ashish engages in evidence-driven initiatives to enhance financial inclusion, digital financial services (DFS) adoption, and resilience among underserved populations across South Asia and Africa. With a strong background in economics, econometrics, and data science, he brings analytical rigor and field-tested expertise to the design and implementation of impact evaluations and monitoring systems that inform both policy and practice. Ashish holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and applies advanced methods, such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), time-series analysis, and econometric modeling to assess impact and optimize delivery systems. He is proficient in a range of analytical and data collection tools, such as Python, R, STATA, Power BI, and KoboToolbox. Ashish excels at translating complex datasets into actionable insights through intuitive dashboards, policy reports, and decision-support tools. His work has directly contributed to improved program delivery, stakeholder coordination, and financial ecosystem resilience. Driven by a commitment to inclusive innovation and strategic learning, he regularly engages in academic and industry research on financial markets and development economics.