Dr Swati Prabhu is a Fellow with the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation. Her research explores the idea of aid, evolving development partnerships, and the role of the global South. Swati’s broader research interests include India-EU relations, EU development policy, and sustainable development. She previously served as the Research Coordinator at Think20 (T20) India Secretariat under India’s G20 presidency. Swati completed her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India on the European Union’s development policy and environment, focusing on the challenges of the SDGs.