Carl Dahlman

Carl Dahlman served as the Henry R. Luce Professor of International Relations and Information Technology at Georgetown University through 2013, following an illustrious career spanning over 25 years at the World Bank. As Program Manager for Knowledge for Development at the World Bank Institute, he shaped policies helping developing countries leverage knowledge and technology for economic growth. After earning his PhD in economics from Yale University and BA from Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, he established himself as a leading authority on technological change and economic development. His influential works include "China and the Knowledge Economy: Seizing the 21st Century" and "Korea and the Knowledge-Based Economy: Making the Transition," which have significantly impacted understanding of how developing nations can harness knowledge for advancement. His research focuses on how rapid advances in science, technology, and information affect trade and development, particularly in emerging economies. His expertise spans knowledge economics, innovation policy, and technological capability building in developing countries, making him a respected voice in international development and technology policy.