James Michel

James Michel is a senior adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an independent consultant in development cooperation, specializing in support for good governance and the rule of law. During a long career of public service, he was the U.S. ambassador to Guatemala and chair of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). He also held a number of senior positions with the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In the Department of State, he served as principal deputy legal adviser and as principal deputy assistant secretary for inter-American affairs. In USAID, he was assistant administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean and also acting deputy administrator, acting administrator, and counselor to the agency. In the private sector, he was senior counsel to Tetra Tech DPK, an international consulting firm. He received his law degree (juris doctor, cum laude) from Saint Louis University.
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Book Event: The Enduring Struggle: A Conversation with John Norris
Event by Daniel F. Runde , Kristen Cordell , James Michel , John Norris , and Susan Reichle — September 9, 2021

The Rule of Law and Sustainable Development
Report by James Michel — July 1, 2020

Managing Fragility for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development
Event by Romina Bandura , James Michel , Joseph Hewitt , and Laurel Patterson — February 13, 2018

Managing Fragility and Promoting Resilience to Advance Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development
Report by James Michel — January 31, 2018

Demand Driven Development
Event by Romina Bandura , Daniel F. Runde , James Michel , Tessie San Martin , Lester Munson , Aloysius Ordu , and Gebreselassie Tesfamichael — December 8, 2017
Emerging Donors in Development
Event by Conor M. Savoy , James Michel , Yosuke Kobayashi , Ambassador Jim Michel , and Thelma Askey — May 16, 2017

Beyond Aid
Report by James Michel — January 19, 2016
