Prachi Seth
About Prachi Seth
Prachi Seth is a Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2010. She has authored and co-authored several significant publications on climate finance and low-carbon trajectories, contributing to the understanding of economic and environmental issues in developing regions.
Work at ODI
Prachi Seth has been employed at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as a Research Officer since 2010. Over her 14-year tenure, she has contributed to various research projects and publications. Her work includes authorship and co-authorship of significant papers that address climate finance and low-carbon trajectories in low-income countries. She has also been involved in moderating sessions at international forums, such as the WTO Public Forum 2024, focusing on sustainable development.
Education and Expertise
Prachi Seth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University, which she completed from 1997 to 2000. She furthered her education at King's College London, earning a Master's degree from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she has studied at the Overseas Development Institute, enhancing her expertise in development policy and climate finance.
Background
Before joining ODI, Prachi Seth worked at the World Bank as a Program and Research Assistant from 2002 to 2008. She also served as a consultant for one month in 2009. Her experience at the World Bank provided her with a solid foundation in research and program management, which she has applied in her current role at ODI.
Achievements
Prachi Seth has authored and co-authored several influential publications. Notable works include a working paper on low-carbon trajectories in the electricity sector and a Climate Finance Policy Brief addressing challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. She has also co-authored a report on infrastructure services post-2015 and a publication on carbon finance's social opportunities and risks. Her contributions reflect her commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.