Robert Franco

Background

Franco, Robert was born on August 11, 1941 in Cairo. Son of Edgard and Speranza Franco. came to the United States, 1960.

Education

Bachelor, University of California, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, 1970; Master of Arts, San Diego State University, 1965.

Career

Economist, Transportation Institute, Washington, 1970-1972; manager, Consolidated Analysis Centers, Inc, Arlington, Virginia, 1972-1974; assistant division chief, International Monetary Fund, Washington, 1974-1994; resident representative, International Monetary Fund, Senegal, 1984-1987; senior country economist, World Bank, Washington, 1994-1996; resident representative, International Monetary Fund, Harare, Zimbabwe, since 1996. Consultant Organization of European Cooperation and Development, Paris, 1970-1974. Professor of University Maryland., College Park, 1970-1980.

Achievements

• Robert Franco has been listed as a noteworthy Economist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Economics Association, American Association of University Professors, Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, music, fishing, boating.

Connections

Married Martine Pastor, June 9, 1978. Children: Erik, Arnaud.

Father:

Edgard Franco

Mother:

Speranza Franco

Spouse:

Martine Pastor

child:

Arnaud Franco

child:

Erik Franco