Dr. Uttam Sharma is a development economist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), with over 15 years of experience conducting research across South Asia and Africa. His work focuses on applied economics in education, health, labor markets, and agriculture, with a strong emphasis on equity and improving outcomes for disadvantaged groups. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota, and degrees in Economics from Brandeis University and the University of Maryland. Formerly an Impact Scholar at the University of Michigan’s Center for Global Health Equity, Dr. Sharma has also worked with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to inform policy and drive inclusive development.
