Dr. Saleema Razvi is a development economist and public policy researcher known for her work on evidence-based social sector investments and cost-benefit analysis of development interventions. As a Senior Research Economist at the Copenhagen Consensus Center, she contributes to rigorous economic evaluations that help governments and development institutions prioritize policies delivering the highest social impact, particularly in areas such as health systems, maternal and child health, nutrition, education, and poverty reduction. Her work spans global and country-specific priority projects, where she has authored and co-authored technical reports and policy analyses assessing the effectiveness and economic value of interventions across multiple sectors, helping shape data-driven decision-making for sustainable development.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Razvi has built strong expertise in social sector policy research and economic analysis through roles with leading national and international organizations, including the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), the Population Foundation of India, and UNICEF. These experiences have informed her interdisciplinary approach, combining development economics with health, gender, and social inclusion priorities. She has also contributed to policy discourse through publications and collaborations addressing issues such as early childhood development, health investments, and inclusive growth strategies in emerging economies.

Her professional work reflects a strong commitment to advancing equitable development through analytical rigor and practical policy engagement. By translating complex economic research into actionable insights, Dr. Razvi supports governments, international agencies, and civil society stakeholders in designing programs that maximize social returns while addressing pressing challenges in healthcare access, human capital development, and sustainable economic progress.