Judith Tyson
About Judith Tyson
Judith Tyson is a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute, specializing in financial development with extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa. She has a strong academic background in economics and psychology, and has worked with various international organizations and media outlets.
Work at ODI
Judith Tyson has served as a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2014. In this role, she engages in research focused on financial development, collaborating with various organizations. She is a co-investigator for a $2 million Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grant, working alongside the Africa Economic Research Consortium and SOAS. Her research contributions are aimed at enhancing understanding of economic issues affecting sub-Saharan Africa.
Education and Expertise
Judith Tyson holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Exeter, which she completed from 1984 to 1987. She furthered her education at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, where she obtained a Master's in Economics from 2005 to 2007 and a PhD in Economics from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she is a Chartered Accountant of England and Wales, having studied at the ICAEW Alumni Page.
Background
Judith Tyson has extensive professional experience in finance and economics, having worked at several prominent institutions. She began her career at Ernst & Young in Tokyo and New York as part of their accountancy training program from 1987 to 1991. She then held positions at Bankers Trust and JP Morgan Chase as Vice President, and later served as Director at Deutsche Bank from 2007 to 2010. Her academic and professional journey has equipped her with significant expertise in economic research and financial development.
Achievements
Judith Tyson's work has been recognized in major media outlets, including the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNBC, and CNN. She has acted as an expert advisor to various organizations, including the UK parliamentary watchdog ICAI and the World Economic Forum on digital inclusion. Her clients include the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and various national governments and development agencies across Africa and Asia.
In-Country Experience
Judith Tyson has significant in-country work experience across sub-Saharan Africa. She has worked in several countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Rwanda, Cote D'Ivoire, and Liberia. This extensive experience has provided her with valuable insights into the economic challenges and opportunities within the region.