Samantha Attridge
About Samantha Attridge
Samantha Attridge is a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London, specializing in innovative development finance. With over a decade of experience in evidence-based policy research, she combines her background in accountancy and public policy to enhance financial systems for developing countries.
Work at ODI
Samantha Attridge has served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2017. In this role, she focuses on evidence-based policy research aimed at enhancing global financial systems for developing countries. Her work emphasizes innovative development finance, particularly in areas such as blended finance and the operations of Development Finance Institutions and National Development Banks. Attridge's contributions at ODI reflect her extensive background in both private and public sectors, enabling her to address complex financial challenges faced by developing nations.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Attridge holds a Master of Science in Development Economics from SOAS University of London, where she studied from 2004 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Exeter, completing her studies from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she is a Chartered Accountant, having achieved her ACA qualification from ICAEW between 1996 and 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in innovative development finance and public financial management.
Background
Before her tenure at ODI, Samantha Attridge accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She worked at Crown Agents as Deputy Director for Sovereign Debt Management and Capital Market Development Consultancy from 2005 to 2009. Following this, she served as an Economic Advisor at The Commonwealth from 2009 to 2011, and later as Head of Finance and Development Policy in the Economic Policy Division at The Commonwealth from 2011 to 2017. Her earlier career included positions at PwC as a Senior Associate and at Save the Children UK in multiple financial roles.
Achievements
Samantha Attridge has over a decade of experience in evidence-based policy research, particularly focused on improving financial systems for developing countries. She has provided technical assistance in areas such as sovereign debt and public financial management. Her work has contributed to the development of policies that support sustainable financial practices in various international contexts, reflecting her commitment to enhancing economic stability in developing nations.