Mike Field

Mike Field is a Senior Systems Thinking Specialist at Vikāra Institute, bringing over 30 years of experience in applying systems-based approaches to various development challenges.12 He has been in this role at Vikāra Institute since July 2018, based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.3

Professional Background

Throughout his career, Mike Field has focused on:

• Designing, assessing, and implementing systems thinking approaches
• Training others on these approaches
• Addressing challenges in markets, housing, education, health, and enabling environments

His expertise has significantly contributed to setting learning and research agendas and improving practices in applied systems-thinking approaches to international development.1

Previous Experience

Before joining Vikāra Institute, Mike Field held notable positions:

• Chief of Party at DAI (2015-2018)
• Market Systems Advisor at Adam Smith International (2011-2014)5

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Vikāra Institute, Mike Field:

• Provides guidance on applying systems lenses to challenging social and market contexts internationally
• Contributes to building out the institute's network of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) consultants with experience in Market Systems Development (MSD) and Market Systems Resilience (MSR)4
• Participates in industry events, such as the Market Systems Symposium, where he provides context and insights on systems thinking in development6

Mike Field's extensive experience and expertise in systems thinking make him a valuable asset to Vikāra Institute and the broader field of international development.