Development

Building Statistical Capacity at the National Level as Key to Better Data for Sustainable Development

Forthcoming chapter in *Pathways to Sustainable Development: Implementing the Pact for the Future*, edited by N. Kakar & A. Shostya, Edward Elgar Publishing.

Nov 2025

Too Cold to Cope, Too Hot to Work: Temperature Shocks and Intimate Partner Violence in Bolivia

This project examines how temperature shocks influence intimate partner violence (IPV) in Bolivia. By linking household survey data with high-resolution climate records, I find that extreme heat and cold increase IPV risk, but effects vary sharply by altitude and community context. The findings highlight the importance of climate adaptation policies that address gender-based vulnerabilities.

May 2025

Socioeconomic Gradient in the Incidence, Frequency, and Severity of Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence from Latin America

This paper empirically examines how socioeconomic status (SES) shapes intimate partner violence (IPV) incidence in Latin America. Using Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data, I provide an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms linking SES and IPV, and highlight pathways for targeted interventions and policy design to better support women at risk.

Jan 2024