William Blackmon

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William Blackmon

William Blackmon

Senior Research Manager, Financial Inclusion

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William is a Senior Research Manager for IPA's Financial Inclusion Program. In this role, William oversees a portfolio of research studies, including work related to mobile money agent networks and consumer protection for digital finance users. His work involves supporting studies led by IPA-affiliated researchers as well as overseeing IPA-led research projects. He previously worked in IPA's Kenya office as a Research Associate and Research Coordinator, where he managed studies focused on education and employment. Prior to joining IPA, he consulted for the World Bank, was a research assistant for the Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development, and Evaluation (gui2de), and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania. William earned a Master of Public Policy degree from Georgetown University and received his undergraduate degree in engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

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William serves as Senior Research Manager for IPA's Financial Inclusion Program. He previously worked in IPA's Kenya office as a Research Coordinator where he managed studies focused on education and employment.
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Senior Research Manager