Person: Chapman, Emily Weedon
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Last updated: June 11, 2025
Biography
Emily Weedon Chapman is a senior human development economist at the
World Bank. Her work focuses on human capital development, particularly jobs
and livelihoods; human capital and climate change; women’s empowerment;
nutrition; and governance and transparency in the delivery of basic services. She
has managed World Bank Social Protection and Jobs lending portfolios in
Ethiopia, Liberia, and Zambia and engaged in policy dialogue with and technical
assistance for other governments in Africa and the Middle East. Her research
includes qualitative methods to understand productive inclusion through
human-centered design. Emily has an MA in international development from
The George Washington University and a BA in international relations from
Colgate University.