Menno Van Der Ven
About Menno Van Der Ven
Menno Van Der Ven is a Senior Economist at the Overseas Development Institute in London, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in economics, having held various positions at the Dutch Central Bank and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands.
Current Role at ODI
Menno Van Der Ven serves as a Senior Economist at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London. He has held this position since 2018. In this role, he focuses on economic research and policy analysis, contributing to the institute's mission of promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty globally.
Previous Experience at De Nederlandsche Bank
Prior to his current role, Menno worked at De Nederlandsche Bank in various capacities. He began as a Young Professional from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as an International Economist from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included coordinating IMF and G20 affairs within the Financial Stability Department and supervising the insurer NN Group in the Insurance Supervision Department.
Internship at Ministerie Van Buitenlandse Zaken
In 2015, Menno completed a six-month internship in the Economic Division at the Ministerie Van Buitenlandse Zaken in The Hague. This experience provided him with insights into international economic policy and the workings of foreign affairs.
Educational Background
Menno holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Maastricht University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree from University College London, graduating in 2014. Additionally, he briefly studied at Singapore Management University in 2011.
Participation in ODI Fellowship Scheme
Menno participated in the ODI Fellowship Scheme, which places young professionals in developing country public sectors as local civil servants. This experience allowed him to gain practical insights into the challenges faced by public sectors in developing economies.