(moinqazi123@gmail.com) An economist by training and a social worker by practice, Moin Qazi is an author, researcher, and development professional who has spent four decades in the development sector. He is a firm believer in learning from communities in their environments. He began his early career as a development journalist. While still at college, he began writing on issues relating to the plight of child labourers and leading efforts against it. His work ultimately received the attention of Indian courts, leading to a series of reforms for child labourers. He worked for over three decades at the State Bank of India and has been associated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, NITI Aayog, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has played a crucial role in empowering women and the education of girl children in rural areas, along with efforts to create affordable housing programmes for low-income individuals. He writes regularly for several newspapers and journals. He holds PhDs in English and Economics.