Andrew Laitha

About Me

I am an economic researcher specializing in the intersection of armed conflict, agriculture, and sustainable development, with a focus on labor dynamics. I recently completed my PhD at ETH Zürich within the Food Systems Economics and Policy group.

My professional background spans international policy, corporate research, and humanitarian action:

• Policy & Corporate Research: Worked with Diligent Corporation, served as a Research Analyst at IFPRI, and consulted for the International Labour Organization (ILO).

• Government Advisory: Provided strategic policy support to the Government of Myanmar at the Myanmar Development Institute.

• Humanitarian Work: Managed community development initiatives with the UNHCR in Malaysia and civil society groups in the US.

Education: PhD (ETH Zürich) | MSc (CZU Prague) | B.Com (University of Delhi)