Maheshwor Shrestha

I am a Senior Economist at the World Bank currently with the Social Protection and Jobs unit in the West Africa region.

I lead analytical, policy, and operational engagements on jobs, entrepreneurship, migration, and safety net support and delivery systems. I have worked in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Mongolia, Nepal, and Nigeria.

My research interests lie at the intersection of human capital and development, with a focus on migration, labor, education, and health in developing countries.

I have a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT and a bachelor’s degree (in Economics and Mathematics) from Dartmouth College.