About Us
The Office of the Chief Economist in the Africa Region provides guidance on strategic priorities and generates timely, relevant knowledge on policy and institutional reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.
It produces research articles and reports on pressing development issues, disseminates knowledge widely, provides inputs that enrich the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳¡¯s work in African countries, and fosters a strong community of economists within the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and on the continent to advance the region¡¯s development.
Our work revolves around four pillars:
- Knowledge Generation: We seek to bring the best possible knowledge to bear on policy and institutional reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa through the production and oversight of research articles and reports on the most pressing development issues facing the continent.
- Knowledge Outreach: We provide regular opportunities for leading researchers and policy makers to interact, debate and discuss research and policy issues relevant to economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa. We also engage with university students and the general public through virtual and in-person events and discussions to raise awareness of pressing issues and crowd-in fresh ideas and viewpoints.
- Linking Knowledge to Operations: We guide the production and implementation of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳¡¯s development strategy for the Africa Region. In addition to producing analytical and advisory products, and providing inputs to lending operations, the Chief Economist supports ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ country office teams by chairing reviews of country analytical products and hosting policy dialogues.
- Building Capacity: Through our initiatives and fellowship programs, we collaborate and partner with governments, think tanks, and academic institutions in Africa to facilitate economic development of the region.
