Apurba Kumar Datta

Apurba Kumar Datta is a professional in the field of monitoring, evaluation, and learning, currently serving as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning at ACDI/VOCA.2 His career focuses on agricultural economics, environmental economics, development economics, market research, and social enterprise.1

Professional Background

Apurba Kumar Datta has been working with ACDI/VOCA since at least April 2023.2 Prior to his current role as Director, he held the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at the same organization.13

Research and Publications

Datta has contributed to academic research in his field:

1. He co-authored a paper titled "Economic Analysis of Dairy Farming in Bangladesh" published in Tropical Animal Health and Production in 2019, which has been cited 68 times.1
2. He also contributed to a study on "Empowerment of Rural Women Through Income Generating Activities" published in the Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in 2016.1
3. In 2022, he co-authored a paper on "Modern Technology Adoption by the Rice Farmers in the South-West Region of Bangladesh" published in Khulna University Studies.1

Expertise

Apurba Kumar Datta's areas of expertise include:

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
• Market Research
• Social Enterprise1

His work at ACDI/VOCA involves monitoring, evaluation, and learning in the context of systemic change in market systems and food security programs.4