Chris Humphrey
About Chris Humphrey
Chris Humphrey is a Senior Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in strategy and policy consulting for various multilateral development banks and has contributed to policy recommendations for the G20.
Current Role at ODI
Chris Humphrey serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he focuses on providing policy recommendations to the G20. His work combines academic research with practical policy consultancies, particularly for multilateral development banks and policy think tanks. His expertise in international development informs his contributions to various projects and initiatives at ODI.
Previous Experience in Development Consulting
Prior to his current role, Chris Humphrey worked as a strategy and policy consultant for several organizations, including the African Development Bank from 2009 to 2018, and the Inter-American Development Bank from 2013 to 2015. He also consulted for the New Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute. His consultancy experience spans various governments, including those of Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, providing him with a broad perspective on international development issues.
Educational Background
Chris Humphrey has a robust educational background in international studies and development economics. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International/Global Studies from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in 2001. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Development Economics and International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, which he completed in 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Reed College in 1991.
Research and Academic Contributions
In addition to his consultancy work, Chris Humphrey has contributed to academia as a researcher and guest lecturer at the University of Zurich from 2010 to 2017. His academic pursuits have informed his practical work in development, allowing him to bridge the gap between theory and practice. He has also been nominated by the G20 to join a panel of experts reviewing capital adequacy policies of major multilateral development banks, highlighting his influence in the field.
Early Career in Journalism
Before entering the field of international development, Chris Humphrey worked as a journalist from 1994 to 2000. He served as a business, finance, and politics correspondent in Mexico City, where he reported on various economic and political issues. This early experience in journalism provided him with a strong foundation in communication and analysis, skills that he has carried into his subsequent roles in research and consultancy.