Dr. Debesh Roy
Economist and Development Finance Expert
Dr. Debesh Roy is an economist and development finance expert with over 38 years of professional experience, including 32 years with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He is Chairman of the Institute for Pioneering Insightful Research Pvt. Ltd. (InsPIRE), a policy research and consultancy firm working on economic development, agriculture and agribusiness, MSMEs, infrastructure, inclusive development, international trade, financial sector, climate policy, sustainability and executive education. His professional experience includes research in agriculture and rural finance, rural infrastructure financing, financial inclusion, microfinance, institutional development and rural credit planning. His research and publications focus on macroeconomic policy, climate policy, sustainable development, agricultural development, rural finance, rural infrastructure and financial inclusion.
Past Affiliations:
Senior Consultant, Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe) (2020-2021)
Deputy General Manager, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) (1988-2020)
Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics, Utkal University
Master's Degree in Economics, Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
Publications:
Roy, D. (2024). Towards Net Zero for a Sustainable Future. In B. Roy & D. Roy (Eds.), Transition Towards Net Zero: Paving the Path for a Sustainable Future. Bloomsbury India.
Roy, D., & Roy, B. (2022). India’s Agriculture and Food Exports: Opportunities and Challenges. Bloomsbury India.
Roy, D. (2022). Transforming Indian Agriculture: Agenda for Reforms. The Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue.
Roy, D. (2020). Strategising Mitigation of Agri Methane Emissions. Financial Express.
Roy, D. (2016). Food Inflation in India: Trends and Policy Issues. Rural Pulse, Issue XVII, NABARD.
