Abdul Waheed Khan, Ph.D.

An international policy leader who has worked in shaping the knowledge society and advancing international development through the power of information and communication and education.

At UNESCO, he served as Assistant Director-General in the Communication and Information sector, responsible for formulating international policies and promoting programs aimed at expanding access to information and knowledge sharing. He was involved in initiatives for social development through information and dialogue, including leading the “Power of Peace” program.

He has worked as an expert in education and development across multiple international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and UN ESCAP. As Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University, he was also engaged in academic planning and human resource development and contributed to building inter-university networks. He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin in the United States and has also served as a visiting researcher and professor at Japan’s National Institute of Multimedia Education.

Currently based in Canada, he engages in volunteer activities supporting senior citizens and healthcare-related services in local communities. Guided by the view that the use of education and technology forms the foundation of social inclusion, he continues humanitarian initiatives.

As an Honorary Advisor to AWLF, he supports women’s empowerment and next-generation leadership development based on the importance of knowledge sharing and education. Drawing on his experience in international organizations, he contributes to building a sustainable society through dialogue and collaboration.

As of February 20, 2026