Gaël Raballand is a lead public sector specialist based in Tanzania. He holds a PhD in economics and a degree in political science and international public law. He co-authored six World Bank books on customs reforms, transport and trade. He worked in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa in public sector reform and governance, private sector and trade and transport sectors/practices. He was based in Zambia leading the Governance Partnership Facility and now focuses on public sector reforms (including customs reforms), SOEs reforms, public spending efficiency, public investment management, governance and aid effectiveness issues.