Dr. Naila Kabeer

Professor

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Biography

Naila Kabeer is an Emeritus Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in Gender Development. With extensive advisory experience with international organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, and several NGOs, Kabeer has played a significant role in addressing issues of gender, poverty, and social exclusion. Her work encompasses academic research and policy advocacy, particularly focusing on the dynamics of labor market participation and social protection for marginalized communities in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Kabeer has been a member of various editorial boards, including Feminist Economics. She is also involved with the Atlantic Fellowship and the Inequalities Advisory Group under the Bosch Foundation. Kabeer has been influential in guiding PhD students and is noted for her contributions to international development studies. She is passionate about exploring how social protective mechanisms can alleviate poverty and empower women.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London, England

Emeritus Professor specializing in Gender Development, advising multiple international organizations on gender and development issues.

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics