Prof. Suraj Jacob
Political Economist and Public Policy Scholar
Prof. Suraj Jacob is a political economist and public policy scholar whose work focuses on political economy, institutions, governance, public policy, and social justice. His research examines how institutions shape development outcomes, drawing on economics, political science, sociology, and public policy. He currently serves as a faculty member at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram. Over the course of his career, he has combined academic research with development practice, including leadership roles in education and rural development. His work spans programme evaluation, governance, development economics, gender, and institutional change.
Past Affiliations:
- Visiting Faculty, School of Development, Azim Premji University
- Faculty, Azim Premji University (2014-2017; 2020-2024)
- Chief Executive, Vidya Bhawan Society, Udaipur (2017-2019)
- Assistant Professor, James Madison University, Virginia, USA
- Visiting Faculty, Pomona College, California, USA
- Associated with Seva Mandir, Rajasthan
- Associated with Ayang Trust, Assam
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Stanford University
- M.Phil. in Development Studies, University of Cambridge
- M.A. in Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
Selected Publications:
Jacob, S., & Mukhopadhyay, R. (2022). Evaluation practices: A continuing evolution. In Unpacking Impact Assessment. Samuhik Pahal: A Journal of Our Collective Action. https://samuhikpahal.org/od/evaluation-practices-a-continuing-evolution/
