Bhramar Dey

Dr. Dey brings a unique blend of project design, management, and analytical skills focusing on country-led interventions (often through negotiations with governments) in data, policy, monitoring and evaluation, and agricultural input systems. She has over 15 years of experience in data and regulatory reform analyses, and designing, managing large client and stakeholder-oriented projects. Prior to joining CRS, Dr. Dey worked at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) - Agriculture initiative, where she has been a key contributor to designing global data investments in the livestock sector, and spatial mapping programs in East Africa.

She co-led BMGF’s Tanzania agriculture strategy, the M&E program for Agriculture initiative (a $2.2b portfolio), and provided leadership support in designing the foundation’s partnership with the Alliance for the Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA – PIATA). Passionate about turning data into information, Dr. Dey focuses on institution strengthening, and bridging gaps between evidence and impact. Born and raised in India, she speaks multiple languages including Arabic and Kiswahili. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, playing piano, and watching movies. Dr. Dey holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Clark University.