Sarah Lane

Sarah Lane is an Adjunct Professor in the Global Human Development (GHD) program at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. She concurrently serves as an economist in the USAID Office of Economic Policy, with nearly a decade of experience in development economics across USAID’s Asia Near East Bureau and Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment. Her expertise centers on economic analysis of development projects, particularly cost-benefit analysis.

Education:

• B.S. in Mathematics and International Relations, College of William and Mary
• M.A. in International Political Economy and Development, Fordham University
• M.A. in Economics, Georgetown University

Research Focus: Dr. Lane’s work emphasizes practical economic evaluation methodologies for international development initiatives. Her analysis bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world project assessments to optimize resource allocation and measure socio-economic impacts. She frequently collaborates with multilateral institutions to refine policy tools for sustainable development.

Professional Contributions: Her USAID roles involve guiding economic policy design and project prioritization across sectors like infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her institutional contributions reflect sustained impact in policy implementation.