Zirra B.

Political Economist | Global Development Strategist

Dr. Zirra Banu is a PhD-trained scholar-practitioner with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between rigorous research and the drivers of sustainable progress globally.

Specializing in applied research and operational implementation, she has spent over a decade designing and implementing evidence-based initiatives across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. By converting data-driven insights into actionable policy, she specializes in designing the scalable frameworks and initiatives necessary to ignite economic growth and long-term resilience in fragile contexts.