Niti Bhan

Niti Bhan explores the untapped potential within informal economic systems that often go unnoticed by traditional business and policy frameworks. Her work focuses on identifying and understanding the economic opportunities that exist within informal markets and communities.

Speaking at TED 2017, Bhan presented insights on how informal economies - which operate outside formal regulatory structures - contain significant value and innovation potential. Her research examines how these economic systems function, the opportunities they present, and how they can be better understood and integrated into broader economic thinking.

Rather than viewing informal economies as problems to be solved, her perspective highlights them as sources of entrepreneurial activity and economic resilience that deserve recognition and strategic consideration.