John Young
About John Young
John Young serves as the Director of Impact Assessment, Partnerships and Rapid at the Overseas Development Institute, where he has worked since 2011. He has an extensive background in research and policy development, with previous roles at the Overseas Development Institute and INASP.
Current Role at ODI
John Young serves as the Director of Impact Assessment, Partnerships and Rapid at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). He has held this position since 2011, contributing to the organization's mission for over 13 years. In this role, he focuses on evaluating the impact of development initiatives and fostering partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of ODI's programs.
Current Role at INASP
Since 2018, John Young has been the Executive Director at INASP, based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. His leadership at INASP involves overseeing initiatives aimed at improving access to knowledge and information in developing countries, thereby supporting research and education.
Previous Positions at ODI
John Young has held multiple roles at the Overseas Development Institute prior to his current position. He worked as a Research Fellow from 2001 to 2006, followed by a role as Director of Programmes Research and Policy in the Development Group from 2006 to 2010. He also served as Deputy Director for one year from 2010 to 2011 and as Head of the Research and Policy in Development Programme from 2013 to 2018.
Education at University of Cambridge
John Young studied at the University of Cambridge from 1976 to 1981, completing a five-year program. His education at this prestigious institution provided a foundation for his career in development research and policy.