Background
Drysdale, Robert Swanston was born on January 1, 1941 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1981. Son of Swanston Drysdale and Rubina Jack (Caldwell) Linton.
Drysdale, Robert Swanston was born on January 1, 1941 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1981. Son of Swanston Drysdale and Rubina Jack (Caldwell) Linton.
Bachelor of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, 1963. Master of Arts, University Toronto, Canada, 1964. Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1970.
Economist, Harvard University Development Advisory Svc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1969-1970; program advisor, assistant representative, Ford Foundation, Lima, Peru, 1970-1974; research for Mexico and Center American, Ford Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico, 1975-1978; representative for West and Center Africa, Ford Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria, 1978-1981; economist East Asia region, World Bank, Washington, 1981-1983; senior economist East Asia region, World Bank, Washington, 1983-1986; deputy division chief Latin American region, World Bank, Washington, 1986-1987; division chief Latin American region, World Bank, Washington, 1987-1990; division chief Africa region, World Bank, Washington, since 1990. Advisor numerous international organizations and foundations.
Member American Economics Association, Society for International Development.
Married Isolde Milkeraitis, December 26, 1964. Children: Andrea S., Jonathan R.S., Christopher Resident Advisor.