Darshana Patel
Darshana Patel is currently a consultant to the Communication for Governance & Accountability Program (CommGAP) at the World Bank, where she is researching and writing on the role of communication in strengthening accountability and governance.
Prior to this work, she facilitated a joint political platform building process with youth and student party leaders in Nepal; worked with DC-based community groups, teachers and parents in transforming the decision making around public schools; and advocated through the U.S. Congress for more democratic corporate and international trade policy. Her sole, consistent belief behind this diverse professional work is that an informed, empowered and engaged citizenry is the foundation for a democracy.
She holds a BSc in Economics and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Governance and Development from the Institute of Development Studies at Sussex University.
