Institute of Development Studies

Santhosh Mathew

Political economist with interests in aid, state capacity and sustainable livelihoods. 22 years in development management, research, teaching and consultancy while working in government, academic and NGO sectors. Indian Administrative Service; MA Economics (DSE); MSc (with distinction) Research Methods (Sussex). Formerly Professor of Social Management, LBS National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, India, Country Director (India) Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) and Secretary Government of Bihar. Consulting assignments for World Bank, DFID, ICEF, ADB, CAPART and IFAD. Active in India's Right to Information and Employment Guarantee campaigns. Joined IDS in 2004.