Dr. Alison Evans is Director of Programmes for Poverty and Public Policy. She is an economist working on poverty, public policy, institutional change and the role of international development assistance. Practical policy experience, including six years at the World Bank, covers poverty reduction strategies (PRSPs), budgetary processes, aid modalities and aid effectiveness, plus evaluation. Other interests include fragile states, policy coherence and social protection. Extensive experience in Southern and Eastern Africa , Western Balkans and shorter assignments in SE Asia.