Naren Prasad holds a doctorate in
Economics from University of Paris
(Pantheon-Assas Paris II). He studied
comparative development, social
sciences, and applied mathematics at
French universities. His main
research interests are in the areas of
economic development, international
trade and poverty. He is on the
executive committee of the
International Small Islands Studies
Association (ISISA). He is currently
working for United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) for the Asia
Pacific region.