Dr. Binayak Sen holds an M.Sc. in economics and a Ph.D. in Economics. He has been involved in research projects focusing on poverty, income inequality, and human development. Dr. Sen has worked as a consultant for national agencies such as the Bangladesh Bank and the Planning Commission, as well as international agencies including the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, and WHO. He has numerous publications in academic journals and has co-authored a book titled "Social Dimensions of Adjustment: World Bank Experience, 1980-93." His research interests include economics of poverty, income distribution, anti-poverty policy, social development, privatization, financial sector reforms, informal trade, ethical issues of development, and colonial history.