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Michael Kremer Named World Bank Chief Economist

Published on 19 Sep 2026

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Michael Kremer Named World Bank Chief Economist
  • Nobel laureate Michael Kremer appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics on 16 September 2026.
  • Will bridge research and practical development outcomes under President Ajay Banga.
  • Shared the 2019 Nobel Prize with Banerjee and Duflo for experimental approaches to poverty.
  • Known for work on vaccines (Advance Market Commitments), deworming and digital agriculture.
  • Co-founded Precision Development and Development Innovation Ventures.

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