Pietro Calice is a Senior Financial Sector Expert with the Finance Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice of the World Bank Group, Europe and Central Asia Unit. In his capacity, Pietro advises finance ministries, central banks and regulatory authorities on financial sector reforms. He has participated in several FSAPs and has written extensively on financial stability issues and financial inclusion. Prior to joining the World Bank Group, Pietro served in different capacities at the African Development Bank and worked at rating agencies. He has an MSc in Banking and Finance, an MPhil in Development Studies and a Doctorate in Economics.