Christine Bowers

Christine Bowers is a seasoned team leader and senior consultant with over 10 years of experience providing specialized advice on private sector development to governments, focusing on international trade and business enabling environment reform.

Throughout her career, she has worked in more than 20 countries for organizations like the World Bank Group, Oxford Policy Management, and currently GIZ, where she is the Head of Project for ARISE+ Cambodia.

Christine is highly regarded for her strong analytical and communication skills, especially in client relationship management.

Her background includes roles at prestigious organizations such as Arthur Andersen, The Coca-Cola Company, and various positions at the World Bank Group and IFC - International Finance Corporation, where she held roles ranging from Tax Specialist to Private Sector Development Specialist.

Christine holds a diverse educational background, having studied at renowned institutions like Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), The Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Virginia.

With a multilingual capacity, Christine is fluent in Spanish and Italian, and has proficiency in French and Russian.

Her expertise spans areas such as comparative tax policy, development economics, international development, and management consulting, offering a global perspective on private sector dynamics and government relations.

Christine's in-depth experience and comprehensive skill set make her a valuable asset in the realms of international trade, investment climate, and private sector development.

She is known for her ability to balance the interests of private sector multinationals with those of the regulating governments, demonstrating a unique understanding of both sides of the business landscape.