The World Bank Chief Economist for Infrastructure Office (INFCE) produces comprehensive knowledge pertaining to policy and institutional reforms in the areas of Digital Development, Energy, Extractives, Transport, and Infrastructure Finance.
Through an analytical approach combining rigorous research methodologies and policy knowledge, INFCE explores emerging and contentious subjects, and conducts cross-sectoral and region-wide assessments.
INFCE work offers strategic guidance and addresses the most critical development challenges faced by various regions through meticulous economic output and advice, encompassing research publications, flagship reports, and high-level events:
The Infrastructure Economics Research Program provides the main vehicle for free-standing economic research papers that contribute to a wide range of sustainable infrastructure objectives.
The Infrastructure Data & Diagnostics Program strives to enhance the accessibility of infrastructure data to address the global infrastructure gap.
The Infra4Dev Knowledge Series strengthens the World Bank’s thought leadership around cross-cutting infrastructure themes. This blog series showcases recent INFCE research papers and key data to explore how infrastructure is critical for development, while exploring the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and empower communities.
The Infra4Dev Conferences Series is an initiative of the World Bank’s Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, aiming to promote dialogue and exchange between leading edge economic researchers and the wider community of policymakers and practitioners on leveraging infrastructure for development.
