Bernice J. Desouza

Bernice J. deSouza is a Senior Research Associate at the Goa Institute of Management, focusing on Goa's economy and society, serving as the lead coordinator for various seminar series and preparing proposals for policy studies. Previous experience includes a role as a Young Professional at NITI Aayog, where involvement in the development of the SDG India Index and monitoring the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index occurred, collaborating with multiple international organizations and government entities. Bernice J. deSouza also worked as a Research Associate with Imagine Panaji, contributing to urban infrastructure and governance research, and at India Infrastructure Publishing, concentrating on industry-specific reports. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Governance, Development and Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Goa University.