Deepa Narayan
Poverty Researcher | Transforming Global Development
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Deepa Narayan is a leading global poverty expert who has dedicated her career to understanding the lived experiences of the world's poorest communities. As a former Senior Advisor at the World Bank, she led the influential Voices of the Poor study, which interviewed over 60,000 people in 60 countries.
Narayan's research has illuminated the complex, multidimensional nature of poverty, challenging simplistic top-down solutions. Her insightful TED talks and books like 'Voices of the Poor' have transformed how policymakers and organizations approach global development.
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7 beliefs that can silence women -- and how to unlearn them
In India (and many other countries), girls and women still find themselves silenced by traditional rules of politeness and restraint, says social scientist Deepa Narayan. In this frank talk, she identifies seven deeply entrenched norms that reinforce inequality -- and calls on men to help usher in change.
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