Timothy Clay is an economist specializing in the research, design, and financing of policies and programs focused on job creation, economic inclusion, and climate resilience. He has spent most of his career at the World Bank in technical and operational roles, primarily focused on programming in Africa and South Asia. Recently, he led a cross-sectoral climate resilience initiative, introducing adaptations and innovations to strengthen the resilience of poor and vulnerable communities. Timothy holds an MSc in Public Policy from Maastricht University and the United Nations University–MERIT.