David Robins joined the International Budget Partnership in August 2013 and is based in Washington, D.C. As the Senior Partnerships Advisor, he leads the coordination of IBP’s COAB program and is responsible for its strategy, planning, and delivery. This includes aligning country and partner strategies, managing the program’s sub-grant portfolio, and developing capacity development support that helps civil society strengthen its budget analysis and advocacy. Over his years at IBP, he has worked across the organization’s research and advocacy programs, most recently leading the Open Budget Survey before moving into his current role.
Prior to joining IBP, he worked for community organizations in New Orleans. David holds an MSc in International Politics from SOAS, University of London, where his studies focused on the role of non-state actors in governance and democratization.