Davide is a Principal Economist for Disruptive Technology at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. Davide leads the economics team that focuses on digital infrastructure, technology, digital services, venture and equity fund investing.
Davide is a recognized expert on the role of digital and disruptive technology in delivering economic and social growth, having led numerous in-country campaigns with governments and private sector to boost digital usage; and has authored numerous thought leadership pieces on the role of technology and digital services in fostering economic and social development. Davide has worked extensively for digital players such as Google and Facebook, and has led numerous studies on the application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and other technologies in emerging markets, including in the education, healthcare, agribusiness and logistic services.
Davide has over twenty years’ experience, gained working for over 50 large organizations including governments, private clients, industry organizations and NGOs, in over 40 countries worldwide, with a focus on emerging economies.