Anna Locke
About Anna Locke
Anna Locke is a Principal Research Fellow specializing in Climate and Sustainability at the Overseas Development Institute. She has extensive experience in policy development and has held various leadership roles in think tanks and NGOs over the past two decades.
Current Role at ODI
Anna Locke serves as Principal Research Fellow in Climate and Sustainability at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, she focuses on research and policy development related to climate change and sustainable practices. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to promote effective governance of natural resources.
Previous Experience at ODI
Locke has held multiple positions at the Overseas Development Institute. She was the Head of Programme for Agricultural Development and Policy from 2011 to 2013, and later served as Head of Programme for Sustainable Environments and Societies from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was the Director of Sustainable Resource Management and Climate Change from 2013 to 2017, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability practices.
Education and Expertise
Anna Locke holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford, achieved between 1987 and 1990. She also earned an MSc in Agricultural Economics for Developing Countries from the University of East Anglia in 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy development, stakeholder management, and private sector development.
Career Background
Locke has a diverse career spanning think tanks, government, and the private sector. Before her roles at ODI, she worked as Project Director at HTSPE from 2009 to 2011 and as Senior Economist at LMC International Ltd from 1996 to 2002. Her experience includes managing non-governmental organizations and engaging in sustainable resource governance.
Leadership at Prindex
Since 2017, Anna Locke has served as Co-Director at Prindex, an organization focused on data and research related to land and property rights. Her leadership role at Prindex complements her work at ODI and reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable development and governance.