Christian Johannes Meyer serves as Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Development at the University of Oxford, with affiliations across multiple prestigious units including the Department of Economics, Nuffield College, Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), and the Mind & Behaviour Research Group. At CSAE, he additionally serves as Co-Director of the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab. Prior to his current leadership roles, Meyer was a Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College and the Department of Economics, following professional experience at the World Bank and Center for Global Development. Meyer's research operates at the critical intersection of development, labor, and behavioral economics, with extensive fieldwork conducted primarily in Ethiopia. His methodological approach combines laboratory and field experiments with partner organizations and original data collection to investigate economic behavior among vulnerable populations. His work spans digital public infrastructure development, labor market dynamics, poverty measurement, and behavioral interventions targeting economic decision-making. Meyer's research frequently addresses policy-relevant questions about employment services, social protection systems, and economic opportunities for marginalized groups. Analysis of Meyer's publication record reveals a consistent focus on experimental methodologies applied to development contexts, particularly in Ethiopia and other low- and middle-income countries. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on digital public infrastructure as a tool for economic inclusion, alongside continued investigation of behavioral mechanisms affecting labor market outcomes. The progression from earlier work on poverty measurement and economic vulnerability toward current projects on digital systems reflects evolving priorities in development economics research. Meyer co-founded and serves as CEO of Tabiya, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating digital public infrastructure for global youth employment. Through the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab, he leads research connecting technological innovation with economic development goals. His leadership spans both academic research initiatives and practical implementation through Tabiya, creating a bridge between scholarly investigation and real-world impact in the development space.


