Keynote Speaker
Prof. Bob Baulch
RMIT University Vietnam and RMIT Centre for International Development
Talk Topic
Aid and the SDGs: alignment, progressivity and evolution over time
About Professor Bob Baulch
Professor Bob Baulch is Professor of Economics in the Business School at RMIT University Vietnam and Co-Director of the RMIT Centre for International Development. An agricultural and development economist with extensive international experience, he has conducted research and provided policy advisory services in 24 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacic. He holds degrees from the University of Oxford, the University of Sussex, and Stanford University, where he earned his doctorate in economics.
His research lies at the intersection of development economics, agricultural transformation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. He has collaborated with leading institutions including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
At VEAM 2026, Professor Baulch brings a distinguished global perspective on the challenges and opportunities of inclusive economic development, highlighting how evidence-based research and eective public policy can contribute to poverty reduction, food security, and sustainable growth.