Bina Agarwal

Bina Agarwal, born in nineteen fifty-one, is a distinguished Indian development economist and a prominent figure in academia, currently serving as a Professor of Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute at The University of Manchester.

Her extensive research encompasses critical areas such as land, livelihoods, and property rights, as well as the intricate relationships between environment and development. Agarwal's work delves into the political economy of gender, poverty, inequality, legal change, and the transformative impacts of agriculture and technology.

Among her notable contributions is the influential book, 'A Field of One's Own: Gender and Land Rights in South Asia.' This seminal work has significantly shaped policies and practices among governments, NGOs, and international agencies, advocating for women's rights in land and property ownership. Furthermore, her research has inspired similar studies across Latin America and beyond.