Paula von Haaren

Paula von Haaren is a Research Fellow at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), focusing on Development Economics, Social Policy, and Gender Equality. Her work emphasizes the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South Asia, with regional expertise in India. She previously held academic positions at Heidelberg University, Göttingen University, and Mannheim University, contributing to research on poverty, welfare states, and participatory monitoring of public programs.

• Doctorate in Development Economics (Heidelberg University, 2017-2022)
• Postdoctoral work on cash transfers and women's roles in South Asia (Heidelberg, 2022-2023)
• Current research on EU's global SDG implementation

Her academic output includes peer-reviewed publications on health economics, dissertations on public service delivery, and policy-focused works on cash transfers and gender dynamics. She collaborates with institutions like the Courant Research Center Göttingen and United Nations Research Institute for Justice and Crime.

Regional expertise in South Asia underpins her analysis of poverty, maternal health, and welfare systems. She also contributes to participatory monitoring frameworks and social capital assessments.