Bruno Versailles

Bruno Versailles is a Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently based in Washington, DC. He has a diverse background in economics and finance, with extensive experience in policy issues such as energy subsidies, managing natural resource wealth, and pension reform.14

Professional Background::

• Current Role: Senior Economist at the IMF, focusing on regional surveillance for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly for oil-exporting countries.1
• Previous Roles: He served as a Senior Economist at the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships from September 2021 to August 2023.2

Education::

• Bruno holds a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Economics from Oxford University.1

Research Interests::

• His research interests include development economics, as evidenced by his contributions to various academic platforms and publications.3

Bruno Versailles has also worked on significant economic policy issues and has been a consultant for organizations such as the European Commission, World Bank, UNDP, and DFID before joining the IMF.1