Véronique Barbelet
About Véronique Barbelet
Véronique Barbelet is a Senior Research Fellow at the Humanitarian Policy Group of the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse academic background, including a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of York and extensive experience in humanitarian policy and development.
Current Role at ODI
Véronique Barbelet serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) within the Humanitarian Policy Group. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to research and policy development in humanitarian issues. Her work focuses on improving the effectiveness of humanitarian responses and enhancing the understanding of policy implications in this field.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to her current role, Véronique Barbelet worked at the Overseas Development Institute as a Research Fellow in the Humanitarian Policy Group from 2013 to 2018. During her five years in this position, she engaged in various research initiatives aimed at addressing humanitarian challenges and informing policy decisions.
Professional Background
Before joining ODI, Véronique Barbelet was employed at Geneva Call as the Assistant Regional Director for Africa and Assistant Project Coordinator from 2004 to 2005. This role involved coordinating projects and supporting regional initiatives related to humanitarian efforts in Africa.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Véronique Barbelet has an extensive academic background. She studied at the University of York, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts from 2000 to 2003 and later achieved a Doctor of Philosophy from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she attended the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies from 2003 to 2005, and the Graduate Institute of International Studies during the same period. Earlier in her education, she studied at Pearson College UWC from 1998 to 2000 and at College Anne de Bretagne from 1992 to 1996.