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Writer-in-Residence

Joseph S. O'Keefe

Writer-in-Residence, Global Economy and Development

A veteran journalist and speechwriter and former head of corporate relations for the International Finance Corporation, Joe O'Keefe is writing a book about competition in international aid, and researches international development and philanthropy.

Expertise

Development aid; Global philanthropy; Social enterprises; Globalization; Competition in the development finance and nongovernmental sectors

Background

Current Positions
Consultant to International Finance Corporation

Past Positions
Head of Corporate Relations, International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group (2001-2006); Speechwriter, Office of U.S. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, U.S. Department of Defense (1998-2001); Speechwriter, Office of U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky (1996-1997); Associate Editor, Foreign Affairs Journal (1993-1996); Researcher, Foreign Affairs column of Les Gelb, New York Times (1991-1992); Political reporter, The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Mississippi (1988-1989); Reporter, The Sun Herald of Biloxi, Mississippi (1985-1988)

Education

MPA, Harvard University (1991); B.A., Spring Hill College (1984)

Research and Commentary

Contact Information

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