Elina Scheja
Chief Economist at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and head of the OECD-DAC Community of Practice on Poverty and Inequalities, with expertise in development policy, poverty reduction, and evidence-informed aid.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 39min
Can aid still fight poverty? | Elina Scheja
Elina Scheja, Chief Economist at Sida and poverty policy expert, speaks about how shifting geopolitics and tighter budgets are reshaping aid priorities. She explores why aid still matters for those left behind. They discuss tough trade-offs between strategic interests and poverty reduction, plus using evidence, adaptive evaluations and AI to make aid smarter.
