AEASP 2024 Scholar Bontu Ankit Patro

My name is Ankit and I am a junior majoring in Economics and international relations. I grew up in Bhubaneswar, India, and moved to the United States in Fall 2021. At BU, I am a research assistant at the Global Development Policy Center, where I work on research aiming to expand the lending capacity of multilateral development banks and mobilize trillions of investments for climate change. My interest lies in researching and creating policies to expand the global financial safety net and create tools to mitigate financial crises. When I am not researching, I like to hit the gym, play tennis, swim or enjoy a meal with friends. I am really looking forward to participating in the program and meeting all of my peers.