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September 17, 2026
Big problems need all hands on deck
Systems change is often shorthand for working with governments. But community participation is key for societal missions such as ensuring quality public education.
Rukmini Banerji is senior advisor to Pratham Education Foundation and has been with Pratham for almost 30 years, including as CEO from 2015 to 2026. She has extensive experience working with children in schools and communities and in partnerships with different governments in India. Rukmini led Pratham’s research and assessment efforts, including the well-known nationwide ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) initiative from 2005 to 2014. Originally from Bihar, Rukmini is now based in Delhi and Pune.