Tom Hart
About Tom Hart
Tom Hart is a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute, specializing in capacity building within public financial management. He has extensive experience in budget reform initiatives and has worked in various roles across the UK and international development sectors.
Current Role at ODI
Tom Hart serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, he focuses on capacity building within public financial management. His work involves conducting research and providing insights that contribute to the improvement of financial governance and economic policies.
Previous Experience at ODI
Hart has a substantial history with ODI, having worked as a Senior Research Officer in the Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure from 2014 to 2016. He also held the position of Research Fellow in Public Finance & Institutions from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at ODI has been marked by a focus on budget reform initiatives and public finance management.
Consultancy and Advisory Roles
Before his current position, Hart worked as a Consultant on the Budget Strengthening Initiative in South Sudan and Uganda from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Policy Advisor at HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs, providing policy guidance and analysis. His experience includes advising on economic governance projects with Deloitte Consulting.
Educational Background
Tom Hart studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), obtaining an MSc in Development Studies from 2004 to 2005. His academic background supports his expertise in fiscal decentralisation and health financing.
Research Contributions
Hart has contributed to significant research on economic issues, including a publication on Sri Lanka's economic recovery and sustainable growth. He has also been involved in research focused on debt restructuring and economic transformation in Sri Lanka, highlighting his engagement with critical economic challenges.