Elina Scheja

Chief Economist

Elina Scheja is the Chief Economist at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), with nearly two decades of experience as a development economist dedicated to eradicating poverty. Currently, they lead Sida's development economics and financing analysis, focusing on multidimensional poverty and operational recommendations for global cooperation. Previously, Elina served as a Senior Specialist at the International Labour Organization, where they analyzed economic impacts related to climate change and employment trends. Their earlier roles include serving as an Economist at the World Bank and leading economic initiatives at Sida and the Embassy of Sweden. Elina holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sussex and multiple master's degrees in Economics and Development Studies.

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