Nikhil George

Centre for Policy Research
Nikhil George

Nikhil George is a Research Associate at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. Over the past three years he has been involved in sanitation policy research. He holds an M.Sc. from the TATA Institute of Social Sciences and a B.Tech. from the School of Engineering, CUSAT.

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Using geospatial methods in estimating exposure to open defecation

Universal access to clean water is far from a reality in many developing countries. This column examines a nationwide information campaign that attempted to minimise the use of arsenic-contaminated tubewells in Bangladesh. It finds that mothers in arsenic-contaminated areas are more likely to exclusively breastfeed their children, and breastfeed for longer after the campaign - likely out of concern for child well-being. It also finds that infant health improves.

03 August 2016
Human Development
Human Development
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