Tim Kelsall
About Tim Kelsall
Tim Kelsall is a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2016. He holds advanced degrees in Development Studies and African Politics and has published a book on political and economic issues in Africa.
Work at ODI
Tim Kelsall has served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2016. His role involves conducting research and analysis on various development issues. Prior to this position, he worked as a Research Fellow at ODI starting in 2015. His work focuses on political settlements and their impact on development in various contexts.
Education and Expertise
Tim Kelsall holds a PhD and an MA in Development Studies and African Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University between 1990 and 1993. His academic background supports his expertise in political settlements and development research.
Background
Before joining ODI, Tim Kelsall worked as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Politics at Newcastle University from 2000 to 2008. He also held a position as a Junior Lecturer at the University of Oxford for nearly a year in 1999. His professional experience spans over two decades in academia and research, focusing on political and developmental issues.
Achievements
Tim Kelsall published a book titled 'Business, Politics, and the State in Africa: Rethinking the orthodoxies on growth and transformation' in 2013. He is also the Political Settlements Research Director for the African Cities Research Consortium and serves as Co-Director of Research at the Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre at the University of Manchester. Additionally, he is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development.
International Experience
Tim Kelsall has worked in several developing countries, including Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia. His international experience contributes to his understanding of the complexities involved in development and political processes in diverse contexts.