Ms. Kanika Karwal is a Young Professional (Economics) at the Centre for WTO Studies, New Delhi,India. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics (Hons.) from Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, and a Master's degree in Economics (Trade and Finance) from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). Her work focuses on international trade policy, multilateral trade issues, industrial policy, WTO reforms and economic research. She has contributed to research and policy analysis on WTO-related issues, trade policy, manufacturing, and global value chains. Her research interests include international trade, development economics, environmental economics, and evidence-based public policy.