Ketaki Gaikwad is working as a Research Assistant within the Growth Employment and Macroeconomy (GEM) team. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Fergusson College, Pune, and an MSc in Economics from MIT WPU, Pune. Ketaki’s professional background encompasses valuable research experiences gained through internships with esteemed think tanks such as CPRG, Delhi, as well as contributions to research consultancy projects. Additionally, she has collaborated with the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics on a significant District Planning initiative for the Maharashtra Government.
Her academic journey has been marked by the presentation of research papers at notable conferences, including the 2nd BRICS Conference. Her interests and passion lie in the realms of Development Economics, Gender Economics, and Sustainable Development, reflecting a dedicated commitment to the fields of Research and Policy Analysis.