Dhaka, 14 May 2026: Civil society leaders, humanitarian and lightning experts from different South Asian countries have stressed the critical need to protect human lives from lightning strikes. Lightning is increasingly becoming a major risk, causing significant loss of lives every year. The incidence of lightning is rapidly increasing due to climate change, yet preparedness to address […]
A4EP Principal at the Grand Bargain Mr Muhammad Amad holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Peshawar University. Amad began his career as a lecturer before transitioning to the social sector. He has been the Executive Director of IDEA since 2008, leading over 145 humanitarian and development projects across Pakistan, including responses to major […]
Mr Iqbal Uddin works as Director at COAST Foundation (https://coastbd.net) in Bangladesh. He has over 22 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL), humanitarian and development programmes, and conducting research and advocacy on various issues, including the localisation of aid at national and international levels. COAST is a founding member of A4EP. Iqbal represented A4EP at the Grand […]