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Anil Krishna

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Research Director at HelpAge India, advancing evidence on ageing and social protection after securing over USD 25 million for research and development.

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At HelpAge India’s Institute of Longevity and Ageing Research, I lead the research vision and evidence agenda on ageing, social protection, health systems, and age-inclusive development. I oversee research and evaluation initiatives and the policy briefs, reports, and other evidence products that support informed decisions.

At the University of Global Health Equity, I directed global health research and a multi-country consortium generating evidence for government policy and health sector reform. I secured more than USD 10 million in research funding and co-chaired the WHO Digital Health Competency Framework on Leadership and Governance.

Across roles at HelpAge International, SRM University, icddr,b, and Catholic Relief Services, I have led or supported research, evaluation, and evidence-to-policy work. My work has included securing and managing more than USD 15 million in donor funding at HelpAge International and contributing to research governance, implementation science, and policy guidance.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director

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Institute of Longevity and Ageing Research (ILAR), HelpAge I

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Lead the strategic research vision and institutional evidence agenda of HelpAge India's national research platform on ageing, social protection, health systems, and age-inclusive development. Oversee research priorities, partnerships, and production of policy briefs and reports.

Research Leadership Strategic Planning Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Knowledge Management

Director, Global Health Research

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Directed the university's research agenda supporting equitable health systems and social development across East and West Africa. Led a multi-country research consortium, secured over USD 10 million in funding, and co-chaired the WHO Digital Health Competency Framework on Leadership and Governance.

Research Leadership Implementation Science Policy Research Mixed Methods Research Evaluation Partnership Development WHO Africa CDC

Technical Lead, Research Programme

HelpAge International

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Led regional research, evaluation, and evidence-generation initiatives focused on ageing, social protection, inclusion, and health systems strengthening. Managed strategic collaborations with WHO, UNFPA, FCDO, universities, and civil society organizations, and secured over USD 15 million in donor funding.

Research Leadership Evaluation Mixed Methods Research Policy Analysis Stakeholder Management Donor Relations

Director, Research

School of Public Health, SRM University

Jan 2009 - Dec 2018 (9 years 11 months)

Provided strategic leadership for institutional research development across academic departments and research centers. Led major public health and social research initiatives, mentored faculty and doctoral scholars, and established partnerships with government and international agencies.

Research Leadership Public Health Survey Design Mentorship Grant acquisition Research Governance

Senior International Fellow, Research & Knowledge Management

icddr,b

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Supported implementation science research under the USAID-funded TRAction Project. Led knowledge management initiatives and evidence utilization strategies, and contributed to protocol development and technical quality reviews.

Implementation Science Knowledge Management Protocol Development Technical Review Capacity Strengthening

Deputy Director, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Oct 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 3 months)

Led research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions across large-scale development programs. Designed evaluation frameworks and operational research studies, and guided evidence-based program strategy.

Monitoring and Evaluation Research Design Performance Measurement Program Strategy Donor Reporting