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Ekin Birol is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Development at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she directs the Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation and oversees GHD program capstone projects and internships. A full-time faculty member since 2023, she previously served as an Adjunct Professor and Capstone Advisor. Her career spans over two decades in global development, including roles at CGIAR (15 years at IFPRI and Bioversity International) and the World Resources Institute.
Birol holds a PhD in Economics from the University of London (2004), along with MPhil (2001), MSc (1999), and BSc (1998) degrees in Economics from the same institution. Her research focuses on environment, natural resource management, agriculture, nutrition, and economic development, with fieldwork across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Her scholarship emphasizes biofortification’s role in addressing micronutrient deficiencies and poverty. Recent work evaluates programs in Rwanda, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Zambia, focusing on crop adoption, market dynamics, and policy impacts. Over 60 peer-reviewed articles and two edited volumes reflect her transdisciplinary approach to global food systems and nutrition security.
Birol’s awards and recognitions are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, though her extensive publications and institutional roles highlight her scholarly contributions. She advises students and mentors through the Global Social Innovation Lab, contributing to Georgetown’s GHD program and international development networks.
