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Aafreen Siddiqui is the Regional Lead for Future of Governance and Public Sector Innovation at the UNDP Regional Bureau of Asia and the Pacific, as well as the Head of the Secretariat for Our Common Air, a global commission dedicated to combating air pollution. With over a decade of experience, Aafreen is a passionate, results-oriented development professional specializing in policy advocacy and innovation.
A TEDx speaker and recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in GovTech in 2021, Aafreen has received the WebWonderWomen 2019 award from the Government of India and Twitter. She serves as a mentor to three incubation centers and five startups, demonstrating her commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Aafreen possesses a unique blend of expertise working with both the UN and government, managing people, projects, and partnerships effectively. An innovative thinker and resource mobilizer, she is also an avid blogger.