Fan Zhang is a Lead Economist, and Global Lead for Water Economics and Climate Change at the World Bank. Previously, she has worked in the Chief Economist’s Office of the Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, the Chef Economist’s Office of the South Asia region, the Chief Economist’s Office of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region, and the Energy and Extractives Global Practice at the World Bank. She has led both lending and advisory programs in the areas of energy, climate change, green growth and poverty reduction.

Fan has published several books, including “In the Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia.” and “Growing Green: the Economic Benefits of Climate Action.” She has received numerous awards for her research and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Her research has been featured in such media outlets as the Economist and Bloomberg News. Before joining the Bank, she was an Assistant Professor in Energy Economics and Policy at the Pennsylvania State University.