Dr Y. Malini Reddy leads Athena Infonomics' Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) portfolio, steering strategic initiatives with over 26 years in management consulting, academia, and social sector research. As Director of Governance and Service Delivery, her expertise in institutional development and evidence-based strategies drives impactful governance. She focuses on enhancing WASH integration with climate action, biodiversity conservation, and resource management.

Her leadership has catalyzed cross-sectoral programs in water, sanitation, hygiene, urban development and resilience, health, and education, underlining her commitment to policy, planning, implementation and monitoring informed by data and evidence. Malini emphasizes collaborative dynamics, mentorship, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships, incorporating gender equity and social inclusion throughout her work.

Her extensive background spans capacity building, policy and governance, innovative financing, social marketing, digital inclusion, data systems, and development evaluation. A key figure in global development circles, Malini's influence is underscored by her publications, committee and editorial board memberships, and roles as a keynote speaker, championing gender equity and women's empowerment.

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