Sandra Sequeira

Sandra Sequeira is an Associate Professor of Development Economics in the Department of International Development, a research affiliate at STICERD, CEPR, Novafrica and the International Growth Centre. Her research interests are in development economics, political economy, trade and consumer behaviour.

She holds a PhD from Harvard University, an MA from the Fletcher School and a BA from Universidade Nova in Lisbon, Portugal.

Expertise Details

• Sub-Saharan Africa; corporate social responsibility; corruption; fair trade; private sector development; program evaluation; transport infrastructure

Honors, Fellowships and Awards

• ERC Starting Grant
• LSE Highly Commended for Inspirational Teaching, 2019
• LSE Teaching Promotion Award, 2017
• LSE Teaching Excellence Award, 2016, 2019
• Young Researcher Award, STICERD, 2010-2011
• Post Doctoral Fellowship, Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Portugal, 2009
• Sidney Knafel Fellow, Harvard University, 2008-2009
• Grover Hermann Fellow, Institute for Humane Studies, 2006-2008
• Doctoral Fellowship, Gulbenkian Foundation, 2005-2007
• Doctoral Fellowship, Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, 2000-2004
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Harvard University, 2004
• International Civil Servant, UN, 2003
• Active Citizenship and Community Service Award, Tufts University, 2002