Marcello Basani

Marcello Basani

Marcello Basani is a Lead Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) office in Mexico. Based in Mexico City, Marcello leads the preparation and implementation of projects and activities in the water, sanitation, and solid waste management sectors. He also spearheads the regional initiatives on innovation and integrity in the sector. With a career at the IDB that includes roles in Washington D.C., Guyana, Ecuador, and Uruguay, Marcello has amassed extensive international experience. Before joining the IDB, he worked as a consultant for the Independent Evaluation Group of the World Bank, the International Food Policy Research Institute, and in academia, focusing on water and development issues. Marcello holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and a Master’s degree in Development Economics. He is the author of numerous publications in his field.