Inclusive Growth

Dmitriy Rozhkov is a senior economist in the IMF Institute for Capacity Development, bringing over two decades of experience at the International Monetary Fund since joining in 2000. His expertise spans monetary and financial sector issues, with extensive involvement in Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs) and numerous surveillance and program missions across Africa, Asia and Pacific, and Middle East and Central Asia. Rozhkov's research at the IMF has primarily focused on financial sector challenges in developing countries. He has contributed significantly to capacity development, including co-authoring research papers on Enterprise Risk Management published by prestigious organizations and developing content for the IMF's online course on financial development and inclusion. His academic background includes a PhD in Economics from Harvard University, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a B.Sc. from Moscow University. Prior to his IMF career, Rozhkov worked as a teaching and research assistant at Harvard University and as a technical analyst for the Russian government, providing him with a unique blend of academic and practical experience in economic policy and financial sector development.

Valerie Cerra, Assistant Director and Division Chief of the Inclusive Growth and Structural Policies Division at the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, is a distinguished economist with a multifaceted career spanning policy advice, lending, and capacity development across diverse economies. Her IMF journey includes pivotal roles as mission chief for countries like Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and Cabo Verde, showcasing her expertise in international macroeconomics and financial crisis management. Cerra's academic background, combining finance and engineering degrees from the University of Pennsylvania with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington, complements her practical experience as a financial analyst and Chartered Financial Analyst. Her groundbreaking research, challenging conventional views on economic recovery patterns post-crisis, has been widely published in leading economics journals. Cerra's work focuses on international macroeconomics, economic scarring, financial crises, and inclusive growth, contributing significantly to the IMF's approach to policy formulation and capacity building in advanced, emerging, and developing economies. Her diverse experience across multiple IMF departments and her innovative research have positioned her as a key figure in shaping global economic policies and understanding the long-term impacts of financial crises.