Amnon Golan

Co-Head of Evaluation Practice

Mr. Amnon Golan worked in the World Bank from 1965 to 1994. During that period he held various management positions including Director of Industry Department (1984 – 1987), Director of Technical Department Asia Region (1987 – 1990), and Director of Economic Development Institute (1990 – 1994). Following his retirement from the Bank he managed a private investment firm (1994-1997). From 1997 to 2011 he worked as Senior Advisor with the world Bank’s Quality Assurance Group, and as a consultant with the IMF Institute, IFAD, the Australian Government, and Centennial. He has a BA degree in International Finance and Trade from University of Kentucky, a MA degree in International Economics and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) from the Fletcher School-Tufts University.

Areas of Expertise:

Evaluation of countrywide development programs and projects

Programs/projects design and management

Private sector development

Financial sector and rural credit

Agriculture and rural development

Water resources management

Institutional effectiveness issues

Past Experience:

World Bank – Director, Economic Development Institute

World Bank – Numerous senior positions

Key Advisory Engagements

IMF Institute

African Development Bank

International Fund for Agriculture Development

The Australian Government

JICA

World Bank