Simon Gill is the managing director of the Overseas Development Institute and has over 30 years’ experience working in international development and public financial management in numerous countries across Africa and Asia. Since joining ODI in 2012, Simon's work has focused on strengthening budget processes in fragile and conflict-affected states working with finance ministries, principally in sub-Saharan Africa.
The creation of a new department provides an opportunity for the U.K.'s development work — but on some conditions, writes Simon Gill of the Overseas Development Institute.
