Mr. Fofack is a Professional and Research Economist with over 15 years of experience in academia and international development. He is currently responsible of the Macroeconomic and Growth Program at the World Bank Institute, the knowledge and research arm of the World Bank Group. His interest is primarily in development economics, growth, banking and finance, science and technology. Mr. Fofack is the Founder of the Nelson Mandela Institution for Knowledge Building and the Advancement of Science and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, an independent ground-breaking African initiative to enhance the development of Africa through the promotion of excellence in science, engineering and their applications. Mr. Fofack holds an Advanced Degree in International Economics and Finance from France, a Master degree in Mathematical Statistics and a PhD in Applied Statistics and Economics from American University, Washington, DC. Mr. Fofack has published extensively and is a member of some leading professional and scientific organizations, including The African Academy of Sciences and the American Economic Association.