Fiza Farhan

Fiza is a leading global expert on issues pertaining to inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, financial inclusion, women empowerment, access to energy and multi-sectorial partnerships; advising various Governments, private sector and development agencies especially the UN on critical development issues in both realms of advocacy and action. Previously Fiza was the CEO ; Co-founder of two social enterprises Buksh Foundation; Buksh Energy Private Limited, whereby she launched multiple global innovations on projects creating unique development solutions addressing multiple challenges the rural communities face later the same innovative ideas got recognized as “International Best Practices” by the UN Foundation; UN Habitat.  Fiza was featured in the US Magazine Forbes “30 Under 30 List of Social Entrepreneurs” twice in 2015 – 16. In addition to becoming the youngest member of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Women Economic Empowerment, Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council, and Chairperson to CM Punjab’s Task Force on Women Empowerment. Currently, Fiza is an advisor to UNICEF Pakistan, JICA International, Oxfam International, Ministry of Climate Change, UN Women Regional Office, and the Australian Government amongst others. Fiza is a graduate of Lahore University of Management Sciences and completed her post-graduation from Warwick Business School, UK. Apart