Yue CAO
About Yue CAO
Yue Cao is a Senior Research Officer at ODI in London, with extensive experience in research and analysis across various institutions, including the University of Oxford and UNCTAD. She holds multiple degrees in economics and environmental management from prestigious universities.
Current Role at ODI
Yue Cao serves as a Senior Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London, United Kingdom. In this role, Cao has been involved in various research initiatives since 2017. The position focuses on addressing global development challenges through evidence-based research and policy analysis.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining ODI, Yue Cao held several research positions. From 2013 to 2015, Cao worked as a Researcher at the Torino World Affairs Institute in Turin, Italy. Following that, Cao was an Infrastructure Researcher at the University of Oxford for eight months in 2015-2016. Additionally, Cao served as a Junior Consultant at UNCTAD for two months in 2011 and as an Economic Policy Analyst at China Policy from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Yue Cao has an extensive educational background in economics and international development. Cao studied at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, earning a Master of Arts in International Economics from 2009 to 2011. Subsequently, Cao completed a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2015. Earlier studies include a Bachelor of Science in Development Economics and International Development from Sapienza Università di Roma and Chinese Business Studies at the University of International Business and Economics.
Freelance and Consulting Work
In addition to full-time roles, Yue Cao has experience in freelance and consulting positions. From 2013 to 2016, Cao worked as an Access China Economic Analyst for The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in London. Earlier, Cao interned as a Research Analyst at UNCTAD for five months in 2010-2011, gaining valuable insights into economic research and analysis.