Managing Director
Robert Buckley joined the Rockefeller Foundation in 2008. As a Managing Director, he provides leadership and strategic direction for select Foundation initiatives, particularly related to urbanization in developing countries.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Dr. Buckley worked at the World Bank as an advisor and lead economist, where he undertook studies and helped prepare projects. He has worked in more than 50 developing countries and has written widely on urbanization, housing, and development issues.
Prior to his work with the World Bank, he taught at several universities, including Syracuse, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to having been a Fulbright Scholar, he has been supported by the Marshall Fund and the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Buckley received a Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Kentucky and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Peter's College