Mihir Prakash is a Senior Research Analyst at AidData. Prior to joining AidData, he has worked with a variety of organizations to produce policy-relevant research, including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University, the World Bank, Arizona State University, and the Indian government. Mihir holds a Masters in Public Administration -- Development Practice from Columbia University and a Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. His previous research has focused on a variety of areas related to AidData 's work such as: infrastructure and development financing, data for development, urban and regional development, the sustainable development goals, and geospatial information systems.