Ramesh Govindaraj

Ramesh Govindaraj is a Lead Health Specialist at the World Bank, based in Washington, DC.12 He has extensive experience in the field of global health and development, spanning over 25 years.1

Professional Background

Ramesh Govindaraj holds impressive academic credentials:

• MD in Ophthalmology from the University of Delhi
• M.S. in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University
• D.Sc. in International Health Economics and Policy from Harvard University1

His diverse professional experience includes:

• Practicing physician in India
• Working with an international NGO based in California
• Experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry in New Jersey
• Senior researcher at Harvard University1

World Bank Role

At the World Bank, Ramesh Govindaraj is part of the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice.1 His expertise covers:

• Health systems
• Health care financing
• Pharmaceutical policy (he is one of few pharmaceutical experts at the World Bank)1

Research and Publications

Ramesh Govindaraj has made significant contributions to his field:

• Published widely in peer-reviewed pharmaceuticals, health, and development journals
• Contributed to edited volumes
• Holds adjunct appointments at leading universities in the United States1

His work has involved extensive field experience, living and working in Africa, South Asia, and East Asia regions.1