Liby Johnson, the Executive Director of Gram Vikas in Odisha, boasts 25+ years of transformative leadership in social development. With a focus on water, sanitation, livelihoods, disaster management, and community institutions, Liby has driven large-scale poverty eradication efforts.Starting with grassroots work in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha, Liby later contributed to post-tsunami recovery in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. His journey evolved into impactful roles balancing on-the-ground initiatives with national and state-level policymaking. Notably, he played a key role in establishing a national resource organization under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. A Social Development Management specialist, Liby is a driving force behind rural empowerment, women’s institutions, and policy advocacy. Now leading Gram Vikas in Odisha, his wealth of experience and visionary leadership make him a compelling presence at the conference, where his insights will undoubtedly contribute to discussions on effective strategies for sustainable development and poverty eradication.
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