John Borton
About John Borton
John Borton is a Senior Research Associate at the Humanitarian Policy Group, Overseas Development Institute, and an Honorary Lecturer at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute, The University of Manchester. He has extensive experience in research and academia, with a background in Agricultural Economics and Geography.
Current Role at ODI
John Borton serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Humanitarian Policy Group within the Overseas Development Institute. He has held this position since 2012, contributing to research and policy development in humanitarian contexts for over a decade. His work focuses on analyzing humanitarian responses and improving practices in conflict-affected areas.
Honorary Lectureship at The University of Manchester
Since 2014, John Borton has been an Honorary Lecturer at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester. In this role, he engages with students and faculty, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in humanitarian studies and conflict response.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to his current role, John Borton worked as a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute from 1991 to 2002. During this 11-year tenure, he focused on various research initiatives that informed humanitarian policy and practice, contributing to the institute's reputation in the field.
Educational Background
John Borton completed his Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Economics at the University of Reading from 1978 to 1979. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) in Geography from Mansfield College, University of Oxford, which he studied from 1976 to 1979. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in humanitarian and conflict studies.