Rebecca Holmes
About Rebecca Holmes
Rebecca Holmes is a Research Associate with 15 years of experience in research and policy analysis, focusing on social protection, gender equality, and social inclusion. She co-authored the book 'Gender and Social Protection in the Developing World: Beyond Mothers and Safety Nets' and has worked extensively in various regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Work at ODI
Rebecca Holmes has been employed as a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2018. In this role, she focuses on research and policy analysis related to social protection, gender equality, and social inclusion. Her work contributes to the understanding of these critical areas, particularly in the context of developing countries.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Holmes holds a Master's degree in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, which she completed from 2002 to 2003. She also studied at The University of Manchester from 1998 to 2001. With 15 years of experience in research and policy analysis, she specializes in social protection and gender equality.
Background
Before her current position at ODI, Rebecca Holmes worked as a Research Fellow from 2006 to 2018. Her career spans over 15 years, during which she has developed expertise in social protection policy and gender equality, particularly in South and South East Asia, as well as in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Achievements
Rebecca Holmes co-authored the book 'Gender and Social Protection in the Developing World: Beyond Mothers and Safety Nets.' Her research has focused on social protection policies in various countries, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Lebanon, and Jordan, as well as extensive work in Sub-Saharan Africa, covering countries like Malawi, Nigeria, and Uganda.