Prachi Agarwal

Dr Prachi Agarwal is a Research Fellow at the International Economics Development Group, ODI Global where she leads the Women in Trade workstream. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her specialisation lies in analysing regional trade agreements, digital trade, and inclusive trade policies. Her research encompasses Africa’s trade landscape, with a focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional value chains, digital services, and the rules of origin. She is dedicated to advancing gender equity in trade, leading initiatives on women-forward global value chains. Prachi’s work also explores the economic impacts of cultural and creative industries, climate change, and decarbonization policies on trade and development.