Vidya Diwakar
About Vidya Diwakar
Vidya Diwakar is a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in empirical analysis of poverty trends and has held various research roles, including positions at UNICEF and the American University of Sharjah.
Current Role at ODI
Vidya Diwakar has been serving as a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2015. In this role, she focuses on conducting empirical research and analysis related to development policy. Her work involves producing evidence-based reports and contributing to discussions on global poverty trends and development strategies.
Previous Experience at UNICEF
In 2015, Vidya Diwakar worked as a Consultant at UNICEF for a duration of three months. During this time, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving child welfare and development policies, leveraging her expertise in research and analysis.
Research Assistant Role at American University of Sharjah
Vidya Diwakar was employed as a Research Assistant at the American University of Sharjah from 2009 to 2012. Over the course of three years, she supported various research projects and academic initiatives, enhancing her analytical skills and knowledge in the field of development studies.
Contributions to Development Policy
Vidya Diwakar has contributed to a rethinking of EU development policy through her empirical analysis of poverty trends. Her work has involved managing the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network project, which focused on understanding the drivers of sustained escapes from poverty and included the production of country reports and policy briefs.
Background in Economic Analysis
Prior to her current role, Vidya Diwakar held positions that involved economic analysis. She worked as an Economic Analyst at the Gulf Research Centre from 2010 to 2011 and as a Business Reporter at Gulf News in 2009. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in economic research and reporting.