World Bank Development Economics

The Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) increases understanding of development policies and programs by providing intellectual leadership and analytical services to the World Bank and the development community. It is the premier research and data arm of the World Bank. Under the leadership of the Vice President and World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill, DEC sets the Bank's research agenda and advises Bank Management on a wide range of development policy issues. DEC also advises policymakers on development challenges and helps to promote development issues within the broad development community.