Sitara Gill

Senior Research Officer - Agricultural Economics

Sitara Gill is a Senior Research Officer at IWMI with 09 years of experience in data analysis, knowledge management, policy work, strategy development and report writing. Her recent tenure at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) involved leading significant projects on groundwater governance and climate-smart agriculture in Pakistan. As a researcher, she has conducted comprehensive literature reviews, data collection, and econometric analyses, contributing to the development of policy and discussion papers, journal and working papers. Sitara’s project management skills were pivotal in her roles at various organizations, including supervising junior analysts, facilitating communication between stakeholders including government and academia, and ensuring the quality of deliverables. She played a key role in the formulation of Punjab Growth Strategy 2023 at the Punjab Economic Research Institute and provided technical assistance to government departments on strategy and policy work. Her writing skills are evidenced by her co-authorship of numerous research papers, policy documents, and case studies published in esteemed journals and repositories. Fluent in English and Urdu, Sitara is dedicated to advancing sustainable development and economic research through her rigorous analytical skills and proactive approach to policy implementation.