FORA.tv Speaker - Pieter Bottelier

Pieter Bottelier is a nonresident scholar in Carnegie's International Economics Program and senior adjunct professor of China studies at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the Johns Hopkins University. His work currently focuses on China's economic reform and development.

He also taught at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government (2001-2003) and Georgetown University (2004).

Bottelier served in several capacities at the World Bank from 1970 to 1998. During the Asian financial crisis (1997-1998) he was senior adviser to the vice president for East Asia. Other positions included: chief of the World Bank's resident mission in Beijing (1993-1997); director for Latin America (1987-1992); director for North Africa (1992-1993); division chief for Mexico (1982-1987); resident chief economist in Jakarta, Indonesia (1979-1983); and desk economist for various East and West African countries (1970-1979).

Bottelier has authored many articles and book chapters on China's economy. He also serves as an adviser on China to the Conference Board, an independent membership organization that conducts and disseminates research on management and the marketplace.