Javier Romero Haaker

Dr. Javier Romero Haaker is an Economist at The World Bank’s Young Professional Program working in the Poverty and Equity Practice for Latin America and the Caribbean and the Gender Innovation Lab of the region (LACGIL).
His work focuses on economic development, health, gender, and demography, where he uses experimental and quasi-experimental methods to guide policy making.
At the world bank, Javier has contributed to the country programs of Bolivia, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama Prior to joining the World Bank He worked at the Research Center of Universidad de Piura, Peru, the Central Bank of Peru, and co-founded a non-profit organization that works in sustainable development projects in the Amazon forest.
Dr. Romero Haaker holds a PhD & MA in Economics from Duke University and a BA in Economics from Univerisidad de Piura.