Ahsan Ali Mangi is currently associated with ERRA as Director Education-Planning. I graduated in electrical engineering and worked as control systems engineer before joining Civil Service of Pakistan in 1996 as District Management Group (DMG) officer. I served as Assistant Commissioner in areas like Dera Bugti, Lorallai, Mastung, Dalbundin in Balochistaan Province. These appointments made it possible to have an insight into ground realities; weakness and gaps in policymaking as well as service delivery. This experience has helped me in my later assignments in policy related positions in Planning, Finance and Local Government Departments. An MSc in International Development UK in 2005 provided academic and theoretical basis to my professional experience and has benefited me during my assignments in Sindh Rural Development Project and Sindh Food Department. My research interest lies in the causes of inequality between and within nations and its impact on human well-being. Histories, theology and social anthropology are main reading interests and squash is the preferred sport.


I am confident that over 9 years of experience of serving in the field and on policy positions in this arena has equipped me with a clearer understanding of developmental issues faced by Pakistan and ways to bring about positive improvements through incorporating local realities and knowledge.