Kate Raworth is an English economist renowned for her pioneering work in the field of economics, most notably for creating the Doughnut Economics model. This framework offers a transformative way of thinking about economic systems by ensuring that human needs are met without overshooting the planet’s environmental limits. Kate is the author of Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist, a book that challenges traditional economic paradigms and has been widely influential across various sectors. She has been recognised for her work in reshaping how we think about economics in a world faced with climate change, inequality, and resource depletion.
Kate’s career has spanned both academic and development sectors. She began her journey working with micro-enterprises in Zanzibar before co-authoring the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report, where she addressed topics such as globalisation, technology, and human rights. Her subsequent role as a senior researcher at Oxfam allowed her to explore economic issues related to poverty and inequality. Now, Kate serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute and as a Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Her Doughnut Economics model is not only a critical academic contribution but also a practical tool for policymakers, businesses, and individuals aiming to create more sustainable and equitable economies. Kate’s book has been translated into over 20 languages and has shaped conversations in international institutions, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
Kate has received numerous honorary doctorates and is a member of prestigious organisations such as the Club of Rome. She is also an active contributor to media outlets like The Guardian and Wired, further amplifying her message of rethinking economic systems for the betterment of people and the planet.