Ms Samavia Batool holds a Masters degree in Economics from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. At the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad, Pakistan, she has conducted impactful research on climate change adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, value chains, gender, Sustainable Development Goals, regional trade and human resource development. She has an extensive experience of project management, communications, M&E and knowledge management.