Priya Basu

Priya Basu is a renowned expert in women's economic empowerment. She has spent her career working with governments, international organizations, and private sector companies to promote women's economic participation and gender equality. Basu has held various leadership positions, including serving as the Director of the World Bank's Gender and Development Department. She has also worked as a consultant and advisor to governments and organizations around the world. Basu has received numerous awards for her work, including the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, and has written articles for publications such as the World Bank's blog and the Harvard Business Review. Basu holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University and has taught at several universities. She is based in Washington, D.C.