Ricardo M.
International Development | Development Economics | Public Policy | Business Entry | Social Entrepreneurship
- Role
- Private Sector Development Analyst at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ricardo M.
Economist with a strong background in International Development and over 9 years driving private sector development, digitalization, sustainability initiatives, business environment reforms, and SME and gender-inclusive policies across international development projects. As the acting Team Leader for the Business Entry topic at the World Bank, I have played a pivotal role in developing and leading the topic since its inception. Proficient in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Tetum, with extensive experience in multilateral organizations, private sector, and NGOs.
Experience
Private Sector Development Analyst
Feb 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
The Global Indicators Group (DECIG) of the World Bank\'s Development Economics Vice Presidency seeks to increase understanding of development policies and programs by providing intellectual leadership and analytical services. It supports the World Bank Group and the development community by providing a quantitative assessment of the business environment to promote growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, equality of opportunities and economic sustainability.As part of the B-READY Project, I am currently the acting Topic Lead for the Business Entry topic. In this role, I have contributed to the development and production of the topic concept note, assessed best practices in business entry, and designed the topic\'s methodology. I have also engaged with stakeholders, designed the scoring approach, and overseen data collection. Additionally, I have trained new team members, led parameter analysis and methodological discussions, and managed the initial data collection cycles for the topic.
Education
FEP U. Porto – Economics and Management
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
2011 — 2015
CIC - Colégio Internato dos Carvalhos
High School Degree, Sciences and Technologies
2008 — 2011
IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
Master in International Development, International Development
2019 — 2020
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