Robert M. Buckley
Lead Economist, TUDUR
World Bank

Robert Buckley is Housing Advisor at the World Bank. He has worked in about 40 countries, helping to develop projects and undertaking studies. Robert has published widely; some recent studies are: "From Commissars to Mayors," which deals with urban policy in transition countries and "Housing Finance in Developing Countries," and "Comparing Mortgage Credit Risk Policies: An Options Approach." Prior to joining the World Bank, Robert taught at the Wharton School, and Syracuse University, and also worked at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he was Chief Economist.