With a diverse and multi-disciplinary team of researchers, the Water Policy Programme has a broad skills base and wide regional-country knowledge.
Over the last five years, our researchers have worked with partners in South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia on issues as diverse as flood management, drought preparedness, sanitation policy, pro-poor drinking water provision, water rights, irrigation reform and aid effectiveness.
To find out more about a team member, click on their name below.
Head of Programme
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Roger Calow is Head of the Water Policy Programme and an Honorary Research Associate at British Geological Survey.
Marialivia Iotti
RIPPLE Coordinator
Research Officer
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Lindsey Jones is a Research Officer working jointly within ODI’s Water Policy Programme (WPP) and Climate Change, Environment and Forestry (CCEF) themes. His background lies in international development and global environmental governance, and is interested in the interrelated linkages between climate change, adaptation, and development.
Research Fellow
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Michelle Kooy is a Research Fellow in ODI’s Water Policy Programme (WPP). Her work focuses on urban water supply, water governance and water security frameworks, wastewater treatment and reuse, and climate change adaptation strategies for water supply and sanitation.
Anu Liisanantti
Programme Officer
Research Fellow
Research Officer
Research Officer
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Sobona Mtisi is a Research Officer with a background in sociology, demography, and holds a PhD in International Development. He has over seven years research experience on water governance and policy processes and their implications on health and poverty in southern Africa, particularly Zimbabwe.
Research Associate
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As a Research Associate, Peter Newborne is a part-time (self-employed) member of the ODI water team, carrying out research studies, programme evaluations and advisory assignments on water policy and environmental/social sustainability. Peter is a fluent French and Spanish speaker.
Naomi Oates
Programme Officer
Research Officer
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