Prof. Nishith Prakash’s on Empowering Girls Through Mobility and Education

Prof. Nishith Prakash, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Northeastern University, Boston, with a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics, delves into his impactful study "Cycling to School: Increasing Secondary School Enrollment for Girls in India." In this powerful exploration, Prof. Prakash examines how a simple intervention - a bicycle distribution program - led to a remarkable increase in secondary school enrollment among girls in India, highlighting the profound role of mobility in shaping educational outcomes and gender equity. Prof. Nishith Prakash is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Northeastern University and Co-Director of the Global Action for Policy Initiative. A development economist, his research focuses on strengthening human capital and promoting inclusive growth in low-income countries through evidence-based policy. He brings deep expertise in randomized controlled trials, field surveys, and data analysis, with fieldwork across South Asia and Africa in collaboration with governments and institutions like the World Bank. Formerly Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, he co-founded the Association for Mentoring and Inclusion in Economics (AMIE) to support diversity in the field. His work has been featured in The Economist, BBC, FT, The Hindu, and more. Prof. Prakash is also an Affiliate of BREAD, recognizing his contributions to development economics. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Nishith Prakash has generously shared profound insights from his research on "Cycling to School: Increasing Secondary School Enrollment for Girls in India," during his appearance on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited. All content is © 2025. All rights reserved.