Nicola Pontara has been the Country Manager for Serbia, based in Belgrade, since July 2021.
An Italian national, he joined the World Bank Group in 2000 as a Young Professional. Most recently, he held the position of Country Manager for Lao PDR in the East Asia and Pacific Region. Prior to that, he was Country Manager for Bolivia in the Latin America and Caribbean Region.
Mr. Pontara holds a PhD in Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Prior to joining the World Bank Group, he was an ODI Fellow at the Ministry of Planning and Finance in Maputo, Mozambique.
Wednesday 29
10.30 - 11.20
STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
Navigating a tough global economic environment has become a necessity for countries and business alike, especially given the fast-paced economic, technological and geopolitical change happening in the world. What are the best strategies to achieve economic growth in times of uncertainty?