About Global Economy and Development
The Global Economy and Development program aims to shape the U.S. and international policy debate on how to manage globalization and fight global poverty. The program is home to leading scholars from around the world, who use their expertise in international macroeconomics, political economy, international relations and development and environmental economics to tackle some of today’s most pressing development challenges.
Global Economy and Development experts draw on the core strengths of Brookings—authoritative, independent and nonpartisan research, a depth of practical expertise and unparalleled convening power—to address three critical areas:
- The drivers of the global economy
- The road out of poverty
- Global public goods
Global Economy and Development is led by Kemal Derviş, who previously served as the head of United Nations Development Programme and as Turkey’s Treasury secretary. He has also taught at several academic institutions, including Princeton and Columbia universities. The program also houses the following centers and projects:
Africa Growth Initiative
Center for Universal Education
Development Assistance and Governance Initiative
John L. Thornton China Center
Latin America Initiative
Global Staff
Homi Kharas, Deputy Director & Senior Fellow
Annick Ducher, Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Kristina Server, Director of Development & Management
Jacqueline Sharkey, Director of Finance
Mao-Lin Shen, Communications Director
Yamillett Fuentes, Director of Administration
Anne Snouck-Hurgronje, Development Officer
Sandy Burke, Development Associate
Dawn Byrne, Financial Manager
Kevin McNulty, Financial Manager
Kirsten Gilbert, Communications Associate
Jennifer Tyre, Web Site Coordinator
Laura Gillen, Program Coordinator
Quynh Tonnu, Project Coordinator
Karim Foda, Research Analyst
Sarah Puritz Milsom, Research Analyst
Veronika Penciakova, Research Analyst and Data Specialist
Kemal Galip Ozhan, Resarch Associate
Soumya Chattopadhyay, Research Associate
Andrew Westbury, Assistant Director, Africa Growth Initiative
Annie Moulton, Project Coordinator, Africa Growth Initiative
Zenia Lewis, Research Assistant, Africa Growth Initiative
Brandon Routman, Research Assistant, Africa Growth Initiative
Jessica Smith, Research Assistant, Africa Growth Initiative
Anda Adams, Associate Director, Center for Universal Education
Robin Forner, Center Coordinator, Center for Universal Education
Lauren Greubel, Research Assistant, Center for Universal Education
Jenny Alexander, Center Aide, Center for Universal Education
Natasha Ledlie, Research Assistant, Development Assistance and Governance Initiative
Diana Caicedo, Project Coordinator, Latin America Initiative
Willem Daniel, Research Assistant, Latin America Initiative