Uri Dadush, a French national, became Director of the International Trade Department of the World Bank in July 2002. This department provides a single venue for accountability for trade-related work in the institution. In this position, Mr. Dadush is also responsible for managing the Development Prospects Group. This Group is responsible for analysis and projections of the world economy and financial markets and their implications for developing countries. Mr. Dadush was previously Chair of the Economic Policy Sector Board and Director of Economic Policy. Prior to joining the World Bank in 1992, Mr. Dadush was President of the Economist Intelligence Unit, part of The Economist Group, from 1986 to 1992. He was Group Vice President, International, for Data Resources, Inc., from 1982 -1986. He has also worked as a consultant with McKinsey and Co. in Italy and Denmark. Mr. Dadush received B.A. and M.A. degrees in Economics from Hebrew University and a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University, where he specialized in International Trade. To reach this expert, please contact the World Bank’s Media Division . |