PhD in Economics, University of Clermont-Ferrand, France. Formerly: Professor, Microeconomics and Applied Econometrics, University of Clermont-Ferrand, France. Since 1997, with World Bank, including: Economist, Young Professionals Program; Research Department; operations in Africa, Asia, and Middle East; micro-foundations of growth and competitiveness; 2006-08, Team Leader, Trade, Competitiveness, and Private Sector Development Programs for South East Asia. Author of numerous reports, including: Malaysia - Firm Competitiveness, Investment Climate and Growth (2005); Thailand - Firm Competitiveness, Investment Climate and Growth (2006); Effectiveness and Impact of Fiscal Incentives (2006 and 2007). Author of book and articles in academic journals on private investment, exports, productivity and competitiveness.