Achikzad, Ghulam Faruq was born on July 15, 1936 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Came to the United States, 1957. Son of Ghulam Siddiq and Aisha Achikzad.

Syracuse University and San Francisco State University, United States of America, 1957-1961, Bachelor of Arts Economic. San Francisco State University, 1961-1962, Master of Science Economic. Spoken languages: English, Dari, Pushta, Arabic.

Deputy Director, Bureau(s) for Program Policy & Evaluation, Division for Private Sector in Development, United Nations Development Programme since 1991. Chief, Investment Development Office(s), United Nations Development Program, New York, 1984-1991. Senior Resource Officer, Resource Office, United Nations Development Program, New York, 1979-1984.
Resident Representative, United Nations Development Program, UAE, 1975-1979. Investment Officer, Investment Follow-Up Division, United Nations Development Program, New York, 7475. Loan Officer, South Asia Department, World Bank, Washington, District of Columbia, 1970-1974.