Robert (Bob) F. Ichord, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Working on Policy Issues in the transformation of the electricity sector in the non-OECD countries in the context of Post-Paris implementation.

Fairfax, Virginia

Ichord Ventures LLC is a global educational and services company focusing on global energy analysis and consulting, music recording, and bicycle touring.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Developing new US partnerships in innovative clean energy technologies under USAID-funded project in Central Asia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Helped develop new State Department Energy Resources Bureau. Managed US energy diplomacy activities to further United States foreign policy interests in energy security, sustainable energy development, and climate change. Key areas included renewable energy, energy efficiency, electricity sector reform and investment, energy policy and regulatory development, regional energy integration and trade. Led negotiations with senior government and industry leaders in emerging markets and developing… Show more Helped develop new State Department Energy Resources Bureau. Managed US energy diplomacy activities to further United States foreign policy interests in energy security, sustainable energy development, and climate change. Key areas included renewable energy, energy efficiency, electricity sector reform and investment, energy policy and regulatory development, regional energy integration and trade. Led negotiations with senior government and industry leaders in emerging markets and developing countries in all geographical regions. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed energy infrastructure and environmental programs in various regional Bureaus (Asia, Near East, and Europe and Eurasia. Designed and supported several billion dollars of energy projects, ranging from energy policy, electricity reform and privatization, energy regulation, rural electrification, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established Utility Partnership Program with the US Energy Association and the Energy Regulatory Partnership with the National Association of Regulatory… Show more Managed energy infrastructure and environmental programs in various regional Bureaus (Asia, Near East, and Europe and Eurasia. Designed and supported several billion dollars of energy projects, ranging from energy policy, electricity reform and privatization, energy regulation, rural electrification, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established Utility Partnership Program with the US Energy Association and the Energy Regulatory Partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Pioneered private power in Asia, Led US energy efforts in Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union. Helped to develop G-7 agreement to close the remaining nuclear reactors at Chernobyl and develop a multi-lateral fund to create safe shelter for destroyed reactor. Provided technical assistance to establish professional energy regulatory agencies throughout Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union and support a new regional regulatory organization, Energy Regulators Regional Association, based in Hungary. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked on developing country energy issues, including representing USDOE on the non-member committee at the International Energy Agency. Developed collaboration with USAID on renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Formulated G-7 initiative on renewable energy for developing countries.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated international energy technology cooperation programs with key countries such as India, Brazil and Japan. Developed energy R&D strategy for developing countries.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: One Year Research in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines) Full Fellowship.

Master'S Of Arts In Law And Diplomacy(Mald), International Development Studies

Activities and Societies: Summer research in the Philippines Fellowship from the USAID/Ford Foundation International Development Studies.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (International Relations)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Played trumpet in band and orchestra. Participated in varsity football, basketball and baseball teams.