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Position - Intern (SARD/SLRM)- Sri Lanka Resident Mission
- INTERNSHIP TOPIC: Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: Lessons for Policy from Selected Global Episodes of Debt and Balance of Payments Crises
- SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION Undertake literature review to place Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in the context of different episodes of debt and balance of payments crises from around the world including, but not limited to, Asian Financial Crisis, India’s 1991 crisis, and debt crises in Africa and Latin America. Undertake relevant data analysis to support the parallels and distinctions drawn. Draw lessons for Sri Lanka from relevant crises. Provide policy recommendations to address crises and to avoid a recurrence of crises. Prepare a research paper and presentation.
- PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: Duration:11 weeks Timing: January 2024
- LOCATION: Sri Lanka Resident Mission (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
- EXPECTED OUTCOMES: By drawing parallels and distinctions with the past episodes of debt and balance of payments crises, the proposed research will help deepen understanding of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and its likely trajectory in the near term as well as medium terms. Lessons and recommendations from this research may be helpful for other ADB DMCs facing debt vulnerabilities.
- EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (specify any area of academic specialization): Advanced Ph.D. candidate (should be currently enrolled) in the field of international finance. Research interest in the area of sovereign debt will be preferred.
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with variety of economic databases relevant to research on sovereign debt. Working knowledge of statistical software like STATA.
Additional Requirements
- Upload the following documents in the “Attachments” section of your application:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrollment to a Masters or PhD program. Inclusive dates should confirm that you will be enrolled during the intended period of assignment.
- Essay in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. (Please see essay questions below)
- ESSAY QUESTIONS:
- Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated y our interest in working in ADB.
- Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship a ssignment (e.g., coursework, research, work experience, etc.).
Primary Location
Sri Lanka Resident Mission-Sri Lanka-Colombo
Department
South Asia Department
Division
Sri Lanka Resident Mission
Staff Category
Internship
Position Level
N/A
Job Posting
15-Jul-2023, 12:00:00 AM
15-Sep-2023, 11:59:00 PM
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