Promit Anwar-Westander
About Me
Oxford educated economist with a passion for improving lives through education and evidence based policy intervention.
As someone with roots in three countries, UK, Bangladesh and Sweden, I am passionate about the potential for evidence based policy to boost impact and improve lives both nationally and globally.
Subject Expertise
Economics and Policy Expert
From winning Young Economist of the Year in 2010 and gaining an Oxford Education, to supporting international development projects and advising on UK economic policy, I have strong background in economics and policy. Having advised politicians, organisations and government for 15 years now I have key strengths in Economic Modelling, Policy Evaluation and International Development.
Uplifting people
Educator and Manager
Having worked as an educator for almost 20 years, I have seen the power of good guidance to change people's lives. I enjoy seeing the growth of those around me and with extensive experience I have gained valuable insights into how to get the most out of those I work with. My journey includes diverse roles and responsibilities, from tutor to trainer to manager. What they all have in common is an opportunity to meet people where they are and support them to grow.
Resume Highlights
2023-
Head of Business Investment and Trade
HM Treasury
I led a team specialising in econometric forecasting, simulation and analysis of policy changes affecting investment and trade. Had editorial responsibility for parts of the budget text and speech. My evaluation of tax policy changes has been incorporated into the UKs official macro forecasting model used by the Office for Budget Responsibility. I also acted as a technical lead for discussions with international institutions (IMF and OECD) as well as on counterfactual analysis for EU Reset and the Growth Mission.
2023-
Multiple leadership roles
UK Civil Service
Various leadership roles within the Civil Service, including:
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Outreach lead for Business and Policy Stakeholders, Darlington Economic Campus.
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Darlington Analytical Community lead, a cross departmental forum with over 350 members.
2022-2023
Head of Indirect Effects
HM Treasury
2021-2022
Economist
HM Treasury
I modelled the economic impacts of major budget and emergency cost of living measures. Co-authored chancellor briefings on fiscal policy trade offs.
Supported forecasting and the macroeconomic impact of the budget. Reestimated parts of the official macro-economic model. Worked with Bank of England and OBR to take stock of supply side of economy. Led on estimating UK output gap. Conducted scenario modelling on lifting Covid restrictions.
2007-2021
Multiple roles in International Development
Prior to my roles within the UK government I supported a number of International Development projects, with a particular focus on South Asia and Africa. Projects included:
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Designed and reviewed pilot of large scale randomised controlled mask trial in Bangladesh (Innovations for Poverty Action)
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Led a team of ten consultants evaluating a World Bank housing finance programme in Tanzania (Oxford Development Consultancy)
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Economic Policy Analysis (Bangladesh Central Bank)
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Ran three rural microfinance projects in Ghana (Projects Abroad)
2009-2019
Parliamentary Researcher and Caseworker
House of Commons
2009-2019
Television Presenter
Channel S and Bangla TV
2009-
Educator
Promit Anwar-Westander
Researcher and Case worker in Theresa Villiers' office for over 10 years, including a full time position when she served as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Presented a series of bilingual TV shows for Channel S and Bangla TV, the largest Bengali TV channels in the UK.
I have worked as an educator for most of my life - 19 years - tutoring individuals and teaching groups. I focus on economics and maths but have taught over 15 subjects at this point, from GCSE level to university level.
Education
BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
University of Oxford
A multidisciplinary degree providing an excellent grounding for impact focused policy interventions. I specialised in Economics and Politics, acheiving a Distinction in Preliminary Examinations.
Extracurricular Roles included:
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Chair of the Economics Undergraduate Committee,
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Student Welfare Officer at Harris Manchester College,
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Head of Metrics at Effective Altruism Oxford
