Clive Harris

Clive Harris has established himself as a leading expert in infrastructure development and public-private partnerships at the World Bank, where he serves as Lead Infrastructure Specialist in the Infrastructure Finance, PPPs & Guarantees Unit. Throughout his 25-year career, he has shaped the development of infrastructure markets and private sector participation across multiple continents, from his native United Kingdom to Australia, and throughout Latin America, Asia, and Africa. His career at the World Bank includes several pivotal leadership roles, most notably as Practice Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Head of Maximizing Financing for Development, where he led initiatives to leverage diverse funding sources for sustainable development in emerging economies. Harris's expertise spans infrastructure regulation, basic service provision, and institutional frameworks for implementing PPPs, contributing significantly to the field through numerous publications and practical applications. His work has been particularly influential in developing systematic approaches to maximize financing for development, helping countries leverage expertise and solutions for sustainable growth. As a recognized authority in infrastructure development, he has played a crucial role in shaping the World Bank's strategic direction on PPPs and infrastructure financing, while promoting knowledge dissemination and capacity building across developing nations.