Robert Boothe is a Public Sector Management Specialist in the World Bank’s Global Governance Practice. He focuses on issues related to public financial management, public sector governance and performance in the East Asia and Pacific region, where he has 7 years of experience. Prior to joining the World Bank, Robert held positions in both private and public sectors. Robert is a Canadian national, and holds degrees in economics and in development management from the University of Alberta and the London School of Economics.