Ayandev SAHA

Ayandev Saha is a seasoned financial sector development expert with over 18 years of experience in designing and implementing pension, life, health, and climate risk insurance schemes across the Afro-Asia region. He has successfully led large-scale initiatives funded by global institutions including the World Bank, ADB, EU, UNDP, WFP, USAID, UKAID, and IFAD, advising governments, regulators, and insurers on strengthening social security frameworks, regulatory policies, and inclusive insurance strategies.

As Strategic Advisor in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Government of Rwanda, Ayandev played a pivotal role in conceptualizing the Agriculture De-Risking and Financing Facility, securing $300 million in World Bank funding to enhance agricultural resilience. He is also collaborating with the World Food Programme and the Government of Rwanda on the formulation of the National Disaster Risk Financing Strategy and the operational framework for the National Disaster Response Fund.

Ayandev has led international expert teams in designing national agriculture insurance schemes, creating actionable policy roadmaps, and embedding agricultural insurance into national frameworks. His work has advanced sustainable financing mechanisms to address climate risks and strengthen resilience in the agricultural sector. Beyond agriculture, he has supported the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in evaluating social security and insurance programs for park rangers, helping identify best practices for effective ranger insurance models.

With a career dedicated to financial innovation and risk management, Ayandev continues to champion inclusive insurance solutions that expand access, build resilience, and foster long-term economic stability across emerging markets.