Field Works & Research Visits
Seminar on Early Childhood Education and Parental Social Networks – North South University (NSU)
I gave a presentation in a seminar hosted by the Economic Research Platform (ERP) at North South University (NSU) on December 19, 2024, titled “Early Childhood Education, Parental Social Networks, and Child Development.”The session explored how parental engagement and social networks influence early learning outcomes, shaping children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development. Drawing on field-based research in Bangladesh, I discussed how...
Seminar at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
In late December 2024, I delivered a seminar at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) headquarters in Jeddah, focusing on impact evaluation methods and evidence-based development policy. The session brought together members of the IsDB’s evaluation and research teams to discuss the design, implementation, and policy relevance of rigorous program assessments in developing country contexts. It was an honor to meet...
Participation at the FCDO Raising Learning Outcomes Conference – Nairobi, Kenya
I participated in the FCDO’s Raising Learning Outcomes (RLO) Grantholder Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 11–13, 2024. The event, organized by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to mark ten years of RLO-funded education research and impact.The discussions focused on improving learning outcomes,...
Sustainable Development for Thriving Communities (SDTC) Conference – Monash Indonesia
I organized the Sustainable Development for Thriving Communities (SDTC) Conference on behalf of the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES), Monash University, held on September 24–25, 2024, at the Monash University Indonesia BSD Campus. The event was co-hosted in partnership with Monash University Malaysia, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI).The conference brought together leading academics,...
Durham–CDES Monash Development Economics Workshop 2024 – Durham University, UK
I co-organized the 1st Development Economics Workshop (DEW) 2024 at Durham University Business School, UK, held on June 27–28, 2024, in collaboration with Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman (Durham University).The workshop brought together distinguished academics, researchers, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge research in development economics, including topics on labor markets, education, gender, governance, and agricultural development. The event featured Professor Kaushik...
Seminar at the University of Adelaide – School of Economics and Public Policy
I delivered a seminar at the School of Economics and Public Policy, University of Adelaide, during a short visit to Adelaide. My presentation focused on improving workplace health and safety in the informal sector of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries.Drawing on evidence from a large-scale randomized controlled trial conducted in collaboration with BRAC and the BRAC Institute...Seminar at the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE–JETRO), Japan (2024)
On April 11, 2024, I delivered a seminar at the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE–JETRO) in Japan as part of the Applied Economics (Power Lunch) Seminar Series.My talk, titled “Delivering Remote Learning in Developing Countries Using a Low-Tech Solution: Evidence from Bangladesh,” presented findings from a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a phone-based education program during COVID-19 school...
Sustainable Development for Thriving Communities (SDTC) Conference – Monash University Malaysia
The Sustainable Development for Thriving Communities (SDTC) Conference was held on December 13–14, 2023, at Monash University Malaysia. The event was jointly organized by the Thriving Communities Research Cluster at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, led by Professor Grace Lee, Dr. Sharon Koh, and Dr. Juliana French, together with the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES) at...Seminar at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), India (2023)
On November 14, 2023, I delivered a seminar at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), hosted by the Economics Area as part of the Economics and Social Sciences (ESS) Seminar Series.My talk, titled “Forced Displacement, Mental Health, and Child Development: Evidence from the Rohingya Refugees,” presented experimental evidence from a large-scale randomized controlled trial conducted in partnership with BRAC...Seminar at Ateneo de Manila University (2022)
In April 2022, I delivered a seminar titled “Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials in Developing Countries: Evidence, Lessons, and Practices” as part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD Seminar Series at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.The talk focused on the design, implementation, and policy relevance of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in developing countries, drawing on field-based evidence and lessons...
Seminar at Ateneo de Manila University – Department of Economics and ACERD
I was invited to deliver a seminar hosted by the Department of Economics and the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD) at Ateneo de Manila University on April 27, 2022. My talk, “Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials in Developing Countries: Evidence, Lessons and Practices,” focused on sharing practical insights and methodological lessons from implementing RCTs across diverse development settings....
CDES Webinar: Addressing Learning Gaps due to COVID-19 – Monash Business School
I participated in and moderated a panel discussion titled “Addressing Learning Gaps due to COVID-19,” organized by the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES) at Monash Business School on June 18, 2021.The session brought together distinguished speakers — Rukmini Banerji (Pratham), Asif Saleh (BRAC), and Karthik Muralidharan (University of California, San Diego) — to discuss the severe educational disruptions...