Francesca Bastagli
About Francesca Bastagli
Francesca Bastagli is the Director of Equity and Social Policy at the Overseas Development Institute in London, where she has worked since 2019. She has over 20 years of experience in research and policy advisory roles, specializing in social protection and gender inequality.
Work at ODI
Francesca Bastagli has served as the Director of Equity and Social Policy at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of researchers and policy analysts dedicated to addressing issues related to poverty, inequality, social protection, education, and health. Her leadership focuses on adapting social protection systems to meet the challenges posed by the future of work and tackling gender inequality in the workplace. Under her direction, the team engages in various projects, including evaluating a cash transfer program for Syrian refugees in Lebanon and analyzing social protection responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Bastagli holds a PhD from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her MSc at LSE from 2000 to 2001. She also earned a Laurea from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her over 20 years of experience in research and policy advisory work, as well as team, program, and project management.
Background
Before her current position at ODI, Francesca Bastagli held significant roles at the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion at LSE and the Poverty Reduction Group at the World Bank. These positions contributed to her extensive expertise in social policy and poverty reduction strategies. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to addressing social issues through research and policy development.
Achievements
Francesca Bastagli has made notable contributions to the fields of social protection and equity through her research and leadership. She specializes in adapting social protection frameworks to the evolving labor market and addressing gender disparities in employment. Her current projects at ODI, including the evaluation of a cash transfer program for Syrian refugees and the examination of social protection responses to Covid-19, highlight her focus on practical solutions to pressing social challenges.