Akanksha Sinha

C&M International Consultant

Overview

Akanksha works with the key movers and shapers of the global policy landscape to navigate unprecedented technological advancement and evolving geopolitical interests. Her expertise in digital economy, emerging technology, and international trade, with a special focus on all things Asia, makes her a valuable partner to stakeholders working toward smart governance through intelligent policy-making.

Akanksha works with stakeholders from across the policy spectrum, from governments and multilateral organizations to industry and civil society organizations. She has led strategic engagements with governments on a range of issues including AI governance, cybersecurity policy, digital trade, and digitalization of public services.

Prior to joining CMI, Akanksha served at Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India, within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In this role, she was co-lead for state government engagements, working with government officials to draft policies, implement capacity building efforts, and execute public-private initiatives to boost entrepreneurship and innovation across India. She was also the sector lead for FinTech and advocated for regulatory harmonization and robust policy support for startups in the FinTech space.

Akanksha holds a master’s degree in international affairs from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, where she was a Li Ka Shing Foundation Scholar. She received her undergraduate degree in economics from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.

Career & Education

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    • India
      Investment Specialist, Invest India: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, 2020-2021
    • India
      Investment Specialist, Invest India: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, 2020-2021
    • University of Delhi Shri Ram College of Commerce, B.A., economics
    • National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, M.A., international affairs
    • University of Delhi Shri Ram College of Commerce, B.A., economics
    • National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, M.A., international affairs
Successful advocacy is one-third strategy and two-thirds narrative; delivering a well-researched, evidence-backed message to the right policy-makers and -shapers is key to achieving meaningful impact.

Akanksha's Insights

Client Alert | 9 min read | 02.09.24

4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting: Enhancing Digital Trade and Growth in Southeast Asia

C&M International’s Asia-based digital policy team joined an industry delegation last week at a key gathering to discuss Southeast Asia’s future digital economy. Singapore hosted the 4thASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) from 30 January to 02 February, 2024 under the theme “Building an Inclusive and Trusted Digital Ecosystem”. Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information, chaired the meeting alongside her counterpart from Thailand, Prasert Jantararuangtong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society as the Vice Chair....

Akanksha's Insights

Client Alert | 9 min read | 02.09.24

4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting: Enhancing Digital Trade and Growth in Southeast Asia

C&M International’s Asia-based digital policy team joined an industry delegation last week at a key gathering to discuss Southeast Asia’s future digital economy. Singapore hosted the 4thASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) from 30 January to 02 February, 2024 under the theme “Building an Inclusive and Trusted Digital Ecosystem”. Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information, chaired the meeting alongside her counterpart from Thailand, Prasert Jantararuangtong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society as the Vice Chair....