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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Presently working as a Consultant in Research and Information System for Developing Countries,

New Delhi since January 2011. My area of work includes analysis of India’s regional trade agreements, WTO issues, and a deeper understanding of the BRICS economies.

Worked as a Consultant at United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

from August 2008 to December 2010. I have worked on the following areas:

1. Study on the impact of trade on poverty- “How are the Poor Affected by Trade” presented in the International Conference held by UNCTAD in October 2008.

2. Study on the “Impact of Global Slowdown on India's Exports and Employment”. 3. Impact assessment of Indo-Australian and Indo-Japan bilateral government procurement

liberalization. 4. Assessing the extent of market access provided by US and EU under Tariff Rate Quotas in

agriculture. 5. In-depth study of the Agricultural Modalities on Sensitive Products and the Tariff Rate Quota

creation therein. 6. Study on identifying negative list for Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP). 7. Analysed the Non-Tariff Barriers imposed by US, based on the UNCTAD/ITC Pilot Project

on Non Tariff Measures which conducted an extensive survey on the different NTMs faced by Indian exporting and importing companies while trading with the US.

Have been a part of Stakeholder Consultations for the Indo-EFTA FTA Study of UNCTAD.

Grade/Degree

Institution

University

Year of Passing

Percentage

Ph.D Scholar Delhi School of Economics

Delhi University

2010 Batch Pursuing

M.Phil

Economics

Delhi School of

Economics

Delhi

University

2009

65%

M.A. Economics

Delhi School of

Economics

Delhi

University

2006

55%

B.A. Economics

(Hons.)

Sri Ram College

of Commerce

Delhi

University

2004

60%

12th Grade

DTEA Sr. Sec.

School

CBSE

2001

88.4%

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RAMAA SAMBAMURTY

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Was actively involved in organizing UNCTAD conferences such as International Conference on “How are the Poor Affected by Trade”; National Conference on "Global Slowdown: Impact on India through International Trade", and VII Academy of International Business-India Conference on Global Economic Crisis: Opportunity and Challenges organized by UNCTAD and IILM.

Worked in Research and Information System for Developing Countries, New Delhi, as a Research

Assistant from May 2006 to June 2007. I have worked on various studies such as the Indo-ASEAN FTA and RIS-SACEPS Study on SAFTA and Beyond.

Summer Internship in the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), New Delhi

in 2005. Assisted in the Uttaranchal Development Report. In particular, prepared data for the State’s finances.

TOTAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 5+ YEARS PUBLICATIONS

Reviewed the book on “Trade Liberalisation and India’s Informal Economy” by Barbara Harris

White and Anushree Sinha (2008) for the Indian Economic Review, Delhi School of Economics. “Addressing Global Growth Asymmetries through Regional Trade Integration: Some

Explorations”, RIS Discussion Paper No. 116, December 2006, New Delhi. (Co-authored with Dr. Ram Upendra Das, Senior Fellow, RIS.)

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Taught STATA-10 Econometric package to Officers in Indian Statistical Service in Refresher

Training Course February 2011 and 2010 conducted by Delhi School of Economics. Written a term paper during M.Phil course work in Delhi School of Economics on, “Minimum

Wage Policy in India: A Review”. Written a term paper during M.Phil course work in Delhi School of Economics on, “Forecasting

Import Demand for India”.

Written a term paper in a team of five as a part of M.A. course work requirement in Delhi School of Economics on, “Characterization of Money Demand in India: Post Liberalization.”

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Was awarded the best presentation of the research paper on Characterization of Money Demand

Function in India, in Delhi School of Economics. Scored the second highest in college in Economic Systems in Graduation. Won a Gold Medal in Maths Olympiad Examination in XII. Was awarded a Merit Certificate for scoring the highest in Economics in CBSE in XII class

(97%). Second Topper in XIIth class.

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COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Software Packages : STATA, E-views, MS-Office 2000 / XP / 2003. Operating System : DOS, Win 98/ 2000 / XP

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Learnt Classical Indian music for 10 years. Have given many public performances. Participated in two Delhi Half Marathon, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and secured 108 rank in the

Women Category. Learnt contemporary dance forms from Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts.. Taken Self Defense Training from Women Crime Branch, New Delhi. Joined National School of Drama workshop for 2 months. Participated in many dramas. Participated in the Republic Day Parade in school. Third Winner in Talent-Hunt in college. Awarded as the Best Singer in the school for three consecutive years.

STRENGTHS

Have excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Highly organized in work with good team spirit.

PERSONAL PROFILE Date of Birth : 9th January, 1983 Sex : Female Languages Known : Hindi, English & Telugu Nationality : Indian Marital Status : Married