Andrea Ibba
About Andrea Ibba
Andrea Ibba serves as a Trade Development Officer at the Overseas Development Institute and the Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business in Vanuatu, where he has worked since 2018. He has contributed significantly to trade agreements and humanitarian response efforts, drawing on his extensive background in economics and public policy.
Work at ODI
Andrea Ibba has been serving as a Trade Development Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2018. In this role, she collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce, and Ni-Vanuatu Business in Vanuatu. Her responsibilities include managing trade policy frameworks and facilitating bilateral trade agreements, notably the agreement on merchandise goods between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Ibba holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Development from the Paris School of Economics, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a BSc in Economics from City University London, graduating in 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic policy and trade development.
Background
Before her current position, Andrea Ibba gained diverse experience in research and analysis. She worked as a Research Officer at the Centre for Economic Policy Research from 2016 to 2018 and briefly as a Research Assistant at Sciences Po in 2016. Additionally, she held various roles in different sectors, including a summer internship at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in 2015.
Achievements
Andrea Ibba has contributed significantly to trade and humanitarian efforts in Vanuatu. She managed the Trade Policy Framework Update, which included drafting crucial sections on goods. She also designed a price subsidy for copra production, benefiting numerous households. Furthermore, she played a vital role in drafting the Post Disaster Needs Assessment and Recovery Plan for COVID-19 and Cyclone Harold.
Humanitarian Response Coordination
In her capacity as a Trade Development Officer, Andrea Ibba has been involved in planning and coordinating humanitarian responses, particularly during the Category 5 cyclone in Sanma. Her efforts have focused on ensuring effective recovery and support for affected communities.