Nishat Farzana

Nishat is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher pursuing a PhD in Economics, as part of the “Needs and Systems” work package within the HOMeAGE Doctoral Network. She is an academic, educator, and dedicated to solve pressing global problems and societal challenges. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), USA with partial coursework in Applied Economics. Prior to that, she completed Masters in Development Economics and Bachelor in Development Studies from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her professional experience spans from academia and international organizations (UN agencies – UNHCR and UNDP). She was responsible for teaching interdisciplinary methods courses and substance courses at BRAC University and University of Michigan.