Rama Seth
Associate Professor
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Departments
Institut for Finansiering
Room: SOL/A4.17
International økonomi
Finansiering
Investering
Bæredygtighed
Virksomheder
Verdensmål
Primary research areas
Banking and Financial Sector Reform
Studying risk, regulation, and performance in banking systems across emerging and developed markets.
Private Sector Development and Policy Evaluation
Leading diagnostics and evaluations for governments and international institutions to improve economic outcomes.
Sustainable Finance and SDGs
Exploring innovative finance mechanisms to support biodiversity, climate resilience, and inclusive development.
I use finance to drive sustainable development and policy innovation.
I am an economist and policy advisor with a passion for using finance to solve real-world challenges. My research spans banking, financial markets, and sustainable development, with a focus on emerging economies and institutional reform.
I have led evaluations for the World Bank, IMF, and governments in India, and contributed to global discussions on biodiversity finance, microfinance, and infrastructure resilience.
My academic work has been published in leading journals and I regularly present at international conferences. I am committed to bridging research and practice to create impact.
Recent research projects
IFC Startup Catalyst Evaluation
Case study on early-stage financing to meet development challenges.
Wetland Mitigation Credit Trading in Tanzania
Improving resilience and restoration of wetland ecosystems (WIP)
Links
Advarsel om forurenet vand og kræft: Her ender danske pensionskroner
En række danske pensionsselskaber investerer i det selskab, som opgraderer omstridt fracking-projekt i Ungarn, hvilket møder skarp kritik fra NGO. Flere af pensionsselskaberne dykker ned i sagen, mens den største investor fortsætter som hidtil: “Vi har ikke planer om at ændre vores investering”.
Commentary on environmental and health risks tied to pension-backed fracking projects in Hungary.
Do Family Firms Outperform?
Explores whether concentrated family ownership improves firm performance, using Indian market data.
Explore the evidence on family firm performance
Are Regulations Mandating Board Diversity Helpful?
Examines the impact of gender diversity regulations on corporate boards and their effectiveness in practice.
Unpack the realities behind India’s board diversity laws
Outside activities
Senior Consultant, World Bank, 2022–2025
Evaluating IFC advisory services and private sector development platforms.
Advisor, EBRD, 2025–2025
Evaluating EBRD contribution to building financial markets in certain areas.