Aaditya Mattoo

Aaditya Mattoo currently serves as Chief Economist of the East Asia and Pacific Region at the World Bank, where he has made significant contributions to international trade policy and development economics. His career trajectory includes serving as Research Manager in the Trade and Integration unit and Economic Counsellor at the World Trade Organization, along with teaching positions at the University of Sussex and Churchill College, Cambridge University. After completing his M.Phil from Oxford and PhD from Cambridge, he has established himself as a leading voice in international trade policy, particularly focusing on services trade, development economics, and global value chains. His research impact is evidenced by extensive citations in major publications like the Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, and Time Magazine. As Co-Director of the World Development Report 2020 on Global Value Chains, he has shaped global understanding of international trade dynamics. His recent work examines critical issues such as the impact of COVID-19 on global trade, the resilience of services trade, and the effects of trade liberalization on manufacturing performance. His expertise spans policy analysis, international cooperation, and the intersection of trade with development, making him a key figure in shaping contemporary understanding of global economic integration.