Alexandra C. Horst
Development Economist with 15+ years of experience in Food and Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, and Impact Evaluation
- Role
- Senior Economist, Development Finance at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alexandra C. Horst
Senior Economist at the World Bank Group\'s Development Finance Vice Presidency International Development Association (IDA) Operations. PhD in Development Economics from ETH Zurich, a MSc from Maastricht University, and an Advanced Studies Certificate in International Economic Policy Research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Dynamic and results-oriented economist with analytical proficiency in applied economics, econometric analysis, monitoring and evaluation. Extensive research and work experience in agriculture and food as well as water and sanitation with on-the-ground experience in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and East Africa, with strong operational and project management abilities. Effective team player in inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural settings, efficient and deadline driven, and seeking to innovate to achieve the highest standards.
Experience
Senior Economist, Development Finance
Jul 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Development Finance | Operations• Implementation of International Development Association (IDA) 21st Replenishment• Operationalization of the IDA21 Global and Regional Opportunities Window (GROW)• IDA Regional Cluster for Eastern and Southern Africa
Education
Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Certificate in Advanced Studies in Economic Research and Policy, Economics
2005 — 2006
Universidad del Pacifico
Semester abroad, Economics
2004 — 2004
Maastricht University
Master of Science (MSc), Economics (Development Economics and Technology)
2001 — 2005
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Dr. sc. ETH Zurich, Development Economics
2009 — 2015
Skills
- Latin America
- Stata
- Economic Development
- Econometrics
- Economics
- East Africa
- Public Policy
- Microfinance
- International Development
- Household Survey Management
- Randomized Controlled Trials/Field Experiments
- Research
- Agricultural Economics
- International Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Sanitation
- Development Economics
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