Irene Guijt

Irene Guijt is a prominent figure in international development with extensive experience in research, publishing, and advisory roles. Since 2021, she has been serving as an Advisory Board Member of the AHRC Rights for Time research Programme at the University of Birmingham.1

Professional Background

Irene Guijt holds a PhD and has worked in international development for over 25 years. Her educational background combines degrees in agricultural engineering and communication.4

Current Roles

Head of Research and Publishing at Oxfam Great Britain: Guijt currently leads Oxfam GB's Research and Publishing Team, where she focuses on using evidence to influence development practices and policies.5 In this role, she and her team are actively working on mapping and understanding practices to decolonize research, publishing, evaluation, and learning.2

Advisory Positions: In addition to her role at Oxfam, Guijt holds several advisory positions:

• Advisory Board Member of the AHRC Rights for Time research Programme at the University of Birmingham (since 2021)1
• Member of the Independent External Advisory Board for UK Research and Innovation (since 2016)1

Areas of Focus

Guijt's work encompasses various aspects of international development, with a particular emphasis on:

• Decolonizing knowledge and research practices2
• Feminist and decolonial approaches to development3
• Evidence-based influence in development policies
• Systems approaches for better education results (SABER)5

Through her diverse roles and extensive experience, Irene Guijt continues to contribute significantly to the field of international development, focusing on innovative and inclusive approaches to research, evaluation, and policy-making.