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Christine Zhen-Wei Qiang
Lead economist
The World Bank Group
Private Sector & Development author
Christine Zhen-Wei Qiang is a lead economist at the Policy Division of the Global ICT Department of the World Bank Group. She manages the Information and Communications for Development flagship reports. Her main responsibilities include overseeing the World Bank’s analytical work on ICT policies, economics, and impact analysis, as well as leading ICT operations and policy dialog in countries in Asia. She has published over 20 journal articles, book chapters, and reports on ICT and development, economic growth, and productivity. She holds a PhD in Economics and a M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University.
The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It comprises five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Each institution plays a distinct role in the mission to fight poverty and improve living standards for people in the developing world. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, www.miga.org, and www.ifc.org.