World Bank Appoints Indermit Gill as New Chief Economist

The World Bank has named Indermit Gill as its new chief economist, placing him at the center of the institution’s research and economic policy work. Gill is an experienced development economist whose research has focused on growth, poverty reduction, inequality and structural transformation. He is expected to advise governments and senior World Bank officials while helping shape the bank’s global outlook. His appointment comes as developing economies face slower growth, rising debt, climate pressures and uncertainty in international trade relations