WORKS
Formal & Professional
Led numerous international and national projects under FAO (UN), World Bank, and IFAD, focusing on agricultural modernization, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Designed and implemented Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks to ensure transparency and impact.
Directed field-level programs that improved productivity, income generation, and environmental sustainability.
Coordinated with governments, NGOs, and donor agencies for integrated project delivery.
Contributed significantly to research in the areas of agricultural development, evaluation systems, and rural sustainability.
Authored and co-authored multiple research papers, project evaluation reports, and policy briefs.
Presented technical papers at international conferences and expert panels.
Focused on topics such as climate-smart agriculture, livelihood improvement, and results-based project design
Conducted extensive training and knowledge-sharing programs for agricultural officers, policymakers, and field professionals.
Developed training modules on Monitoring & Evaluation, project planning, and performance management.
Strengthened institutional capacities through tailored workshops and on-site learning programs.
Mentored young professionals entering the fields of development and sustainability.
Served as a technical consultant for international and government-led development programs.
Provided expert advice on agricultural policy, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
Assisted in institutional reforms and the establishment of efficient monitoring mechanisms.
Promoted collaboration between research organizations, NGOs, and funding agencies.
Actively engaged in academic research and higher education collaborations.
Delivered guest lectures and seminars in universities and agricultural research centers.
Supervised research studies on rural development and agricultural policy.
Promoted academic-industry partnerships for practical knowledge exchange.
Evaluation of Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Developing Regions – FAO, 2019
Monitoring Frameworks for Climate-Smart Agriculture – World Bank, 2020
Livelihood and Food Security Assessment Reports – UNDP, 2018
Participatory Development Models for Rural Communities – IFAD, 2017
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FORUM (SDF)
GLOBAL MILLETS FOUNDATION (GMF)
176ᵗʰ SEMINAR
Date: Sunday, 9ᵗʰ November 2025
Venue: Mel Man Gardens, Kerala
Time: 4:00 PM
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
4:00 PM – Opening Session
• Self-Introduction of Participants — 10 minutes
4:10 PM – Welcome Address
• Dr. K. M. George — 5 minutes
Current Engagements
Dr. George is available to:
* Deliver lectures and keynote addresses on UN SDGs, microfinance, gender empowerment, and stakeholder development.
* Offer short-term international policy advisory and strategic consultation for governments, institutions, and NGOs.
Guiding Motto
“Winner he thinks, winner he becomes.”
“Goodwill to all, malice to none.”
Key Highlights / Achievements
* 🌍 Global UN, FAO & ADB Experience
Worked across 5 nations under UN, FAO, ADB, and major development projects.
* 👥 170,000 Stakeholder Reach
Deep community engagement in rural development and gender empowerment programs.
* 🗣️ 12,000 Seminars Addressed
Keynote Speaker | Chairperson | Rapporteur
* 📘 Thought Leadership
200+ policy papers, 2 books, and 77 policy reports shaping grassroots development.
Call to Action (CTA)
Available for International Seminars, SDG Conferences, and Advisory Roles.
Let’s work together to empower the voiceless and shape a sustainable world.
Profile & Background
He holds a PhD in Economics and has worked for around 45+ years in monitoring & evaluation (M&E), micro-finance and rural development
He has worked both in India and internationally for major agencies: e.g., Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), etc.
His specialties include: monitoring and evaluation of rural development programmes, socio-economic surveys, women empowerment studies, poverty reduction studies, micro-finance assessments, benchmarks and impact evaluations.
He has done extensive field-work: e.g., interacting with large numbers of rural stakeholders, covering many villages in India and abroad (Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, DPR Korea) to gather data and implement M&E systems.
He is associated with the “Sustainable Development Forum” (SDF) founded in 1998, and also the “Global Millets Foundation” (GMF) which he is involved with.
Selected Works & Publications
According to his CV, he has published 94 papers, 2 books, and completed 55 monitoring & evaluation reports.
A few of his early publications include:
“Role of Micro Credit in Economic Development” in Southern Economist (Vol.12, No.13, 1972)
“Farm Credit trends in Kerala: a Village” in Kurukshetra (Vol.22, No.3, 1974)
Other work on “Demand for Farm Credit”, “Is Credit Antagonistic to weaker farmers?”, “Dairying and Rural Development” etc.
Many of his works are practical reports and evaluations of development programmes rather than purely theoretical academic works.
He has run field-surveys and impact assessments for micro-finance, rural credit, cooperative credit policy, small & marginal farmers, landless labourers etc.
Major Roles & Projects
He served as M&E Advisor or Team Leader, M&E for various governments/UN/NGO projects. Example: Team Leader for FAO in Afghanistan, Consultant for World Bank, etc.
He has held senior roles in India: e.g., Economist with banks such as Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and for rural development credit. example: For the Government of Kerala, he interviewed 300 marginal farmers in 30 villages to study farmer suicides (2014).
Themes & Impact
His work emphasizes people’s participation, inclusion of weaker sections (landless, marginal farmers, women) and sustainable development.
He blends empirical survey work with evaluation of large scale programmes (often for banks/NGOs/UN agencies) which means his work sits at the crossroads of policy, practice and academia.
The global exposure (multi-countries, multi-continents) gives his work a broad perspective beyond just Kerala/India.
Why He Matters
He provides a rare example of a development practitioner who has both deep field experience (many hundreds of villages and interactions) and institutional advisory experience (with UN agencies, banks, governments).
For someone researching micro-finance, rural credit, evaluation methodology or the impact of development interventions, his work is a valuable resource.
His integration of development themes (micro-finance, women empowerment, poverty reduction) with monitoring & evaluation lens is somewhat distinctive.
Selected journal & conference papers
“Role of Micro Credit in Economic Development”, Southern Economist, Vol. 12, No. 13, 1972.
“Farm Credit trends in Kerala – a Village”, Kurukshetra, Vol. 22, No. 3, 1974.
“Demand for Farm Credit”, Kurukshetra, 20 July 1974.
“Is Credit Antagonistic to weaker farmers?”, The Banker, Vol. 14, No. 16, 1974.
“Denudation of Forests & Rural Poor”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, September 1983.
“Rural Development Programmes – Strength & Weakness”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, September 1984.
“The Role of NGOs in Conflict Societies Vis à Vis Sustainable Development”, Acque & Terre, Venezia, 124-129, 2008.
“Rural Indebtedness Versus Farmer Suicides in South Asia: An Enquiry into its Causes and Policy Recommendations in the context of MDGs of the UN”, presented September 2008.
“Financial Integration for Inclusive Growth”, Paper presented at All India Management Association, Kumarakom, India, 24 Oct 2014.
