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Jodie Thorpe
Research Fellow at Institute of Development Studies
Jodie Thorpe is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) with over 15 years of experience in research and advisory work.1 Her expertise lies in exploring the relationships between market actors, and between the market and the state, to understand what drives business investment and how these relationships impact development outcomes.1
Professional Background
Jodie's career has been diverse and impactful:
- Current Role: Research Fellow in the Globalisation Team at IDS2
- Previous Positions:
- Private Sector Adviser at Oxfam GB
- Director at SustainAbility, a global think-tank and strategy consultancy
At Oxfam GB, she focused on research, policy analysis, and advocacy related to business and poverty issues, particularly in agricultural investment and markets.1 During her time at SustainAbility, Jodie led the Emerging Economies programme and advised various companies and organizations.1
Education
Jodie holds the following degrees:
- BSc in Zoology from the University of British Columbia
- MSc in Comparative Politics (Latin America) from the London School of Economics1
Research Interests
Her work primarily focuses on:
- Business and development
- Governance processes and institutional structures
- State-business interactions
- Inclusive business investment
Academic Responsibilities
At IDS, Jodie:
- Co-convenes the MA Globalisation, Business and Development programme1
- Supervises PhD students, including JoonYeol Lee1
- Leads the Institute's research cluster on business, markets and the state3
Jodie Thorpe's LinkedIn username is indeed jodiethorpe, as mentioned in the query.2
