Department of Research and Chief Economist

The Department of Research and Chief Economist (RES) advises management on economic and development issues, in particular in the areas of macro- and microeconomic policies, and is in charge of the program of studies on aspects of development policy in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The department is responsible for research and analysis on macroeconomic trends and microeconomic foundations for growth, equity and poverty issues, as well as crosscutting and long run development issues. It is also in charge of developing the Bank’s quantitative and analytical databases.

RES generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the Bank and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. To maximize the impact of its research, RES carries out a set of activities that serve as inputs to Bank departments, governments, the academic community and public opinion in the region.

RES has a team of researchers with excellent academic credentials and superior research and policymaking experience.

Eduardo Lora
Manager of the Research Department and Chief Economist, a.i.