Sherillyn Raga
About Sherillyn Raga
Sherillyn Raga is a Senior Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute's International Economic Development Group in London, where she has worked since 2019. She holds master's degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of the Philippines, and has experience in macroeconomics and foreign exchange.
Work at ODI
Sherillyn Raga has served as a Senior Research Officer in the International Economic Development Group at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2019. In this role, she focuses on economic development issues, contributing to various research initiatives and publications. Her work involves analyzing economic policies and their implications for development, with a particular emphasis on sustainable growth. Raga's tenure at ODI has allowed her to engage in significant research projects that address pressing economic challenges faced by countries.
Education and Expertise
Sherillyn Raga holds multiple advanced degrees in economics. She completed her Master of Science at the University of Oxford from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Master's degree at the University of the Philippines from 2013 to 2016. Raga also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in economic analysis and development.
Background
Before her current role at ODI, Sherillyn Raga gained valuable experience as a macroeconomist during her internship at the Asian Development Bank in 2019. This two-month internship took place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Foreign Exchange Officer at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas from 2012 to 2015. This diverse background in both international and domestic economic institutions has equipped her with a broad understanding of economic issues.
Research Contributions
Sherillyn Raga has made significant contributions to economic research. She has authored a research report on external shock financing and economic development. Additionally, she co-authored a working paper that examines the economic impacts of the Russia–Ukraine war on African women. Raga also participated in writing a chapter focused on fiscal policies and multiplier effects in Sri Lanka, as well as contributing to an essay series that explores Sri Lanka's economic recovery and sustainable growth.