Augusto Lopez-Claros is an international economist with over 30 years of experience in international organizations, including most recently at the World Bank. Previously he was Chief Economist and Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, where he was also the Editor of the Global Competitiveness Report, the Forum’s flagship publication, as well as a number of regional economic reports. Before joining the Forum he worked for several years in the financial sector in London, with a special focus on emerging markets. He is a much-sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the last several years at some of the world’s leading universities and think tanks.