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Wajirani Adhihetty
Professional Development Public Policy, Economic Systems Strategy @Victoria University of Wellington
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WORK HISTORY
Professional Development Public Policy, Economic Systems Strategy @Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellignton- Master of Public PolicyUniversity of Otago- Master of Internaitonal Development and Planning Undertaken as a deliberate capability stregthining phase to deepen expertise in public policy, institutional governance, and international development, with a strong emphasis on applying economic and policy frameworks to real-world delivery and system-level challenges. Strengthened applied judgement across development economics, public investment and finance, public finance and resource management, government and governance, regulatory policy, political economy, trade strategy and systems, indegenous economics (primary focus Māori Economics), and policy advice in complex, multi-actor environments.Research Dissertation for Master of Internaiotnal Development and Planning:\"Dimensions of Inclusive Development and Innovations in Development Cooperation: A Comparative Study with Insights from multilateral development strategies and MFAT’s Pacific Strategy\"Developed the 4M-T model (Mosaic-centred, Multidimensional, Multisectoral, Multilateral & Transdiciplinary) to contextualise the dimensions of inclusive development for effective designing and stregthen the governance of development interventions. Research and applied work focused on development effectiveness and institutional performance, drawing comparative insights from multilateral and government strategies (including ADB, World Bank, UNDP, OECD, ILO, and MFAT) to inform practical approaches to inclusive growth, resilience, and delivery governance.
EDUCATION
University of Otago
Masters of International Development and Planning, International Development and Planning and Governance Global Affairs
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Polymer Science & Technology
Asian Productivity Organisation
Management Consultancy, Management Consultancy with Special Focus on Green Productivity & Material Flow Cost Analysis
Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Public Policy
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Te Pokaitahi Reo (Reo Rua)- Te Kaupae 1- New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Level 1, Te Reo Māori
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development - UNIDO ToolKit , Environmental Sustainability
United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)
Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development , Public Policy Analysis
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Enviromental & Industrial Chemistry, Ecology, Entomology, Nematology Industrial Management
UNIDO
Https://Www.unido.org/Comfar
University of Moratuwa
PG Diploma-Project Management (PMI methodology with MSP)
SKILLS
ABOUT WAJIRANI ADHIHETTY
I’m a systems-oriented policy and strategy professional working at the intersection of industrial development, trade, economic development, and regional economic cooperation. I design strategies, governance arrangements, and programmes that strengthen economic capability and support long-term productivity, resilience, and inclusive growth.Curious and collaborative, I work across strategy development, institutional alignment, and programme delivery. I contribute to shaping policy direction and translating it into structured work programmes, governance arrangements, and performance systems that support coherent and measurable outcomes. I have led multidisciplinary initiatives, established new functions, and supported senior leadership in delivering complex programmes.My work focuses on how governments design policy and investment frameworks that strengthen economic resilience, innovation capability, and long-term development outcomes. I work across areas such as industrial policy, SME and private sector development, global value chains, regulatory systems, public–private partnerships, and science, technology, and innovation ecosystems. My approach is guided by principles of inclusive development and just transition, recognising that economic transformation must strengthen productivity and resilience while delivering broad-based and sustainable prosperity.Alongside strategy and policy design, I prioritise disciplined programme management, resource stewardship, and capability development to ensure policy ambitions translate into sustained and measurable impact.I enjoy connecting with people who value thoughtful conversation and want to make a constructive difference to strengthen public institutions and economic resilience.
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