Kremer brings Africa-focused development research to World Bank’s top economics job

BusinessDay | 16-09-2026 03:46pm |

Nobel laureate Michael Kremer has been appointed as the World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. Kremer is known for his Africa-focused development research. His appointment brings expertise in development economics to the World Bank's top economics position.

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