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Ian Goldin

Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford

Ian Goldin was Vice President of the World Bank (2003-2006) and prior to that the Bank’s Director of Development Policy (2001-2003). He served on the Bank’s senior management team and led the Bank’s collaboration with the United Nations and other partners as well as with key countries. As Director of Development Policy, he played a pivotal role in the research and strategy agenda of the Bank.

From 1996 to 2001 he was Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Southern Africa and served as an advisor to President Nelson Mandela.

He succeeded in transforming the Bank to become the leading agent of development in the 14 countries of Southern Africa. During this period, Goldin served on several Government committees and Boards, and was Finance Director for South Africa’s Olympic Bid.

Previously, Goldin was Principal Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London, and Program Director at the OECD Development Centre in Paris, where he directed the Programs on Trade, Environment and Sustainable Development.

He has a BA (Hons) and a BSc from the University of Cape Town, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and an MA and Doctorate from the University of Oxford.

Goldin has received wide recognition for his contributions to development and research, including having been knighted by the French Government and nominated Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum. He has published over 50 articles and 20 books.

Articles by Ian Goldin

Future of Globalization: Why the Renaissance Mindset Matters So Much

What happens if there is no fair distribution of gains and losses? A Renaissance lens could have brought this risk into focus much sooner.

August 21, 2016

Do We Need New Global Institutions?

What is the world to do when national governments retreat from global commitments?

April 28, 2013

Globalization for Whom?

What changes can be made at the global, national and local level to ensure that globalization works better for the world's poor?

March 29, 2012

Globalization: The Good, The Bad and the Uncertain

Will a failure to manage globalization lead to a backlash of protectionism, xenophobia and nationalism?

February 1, 2012