Lead Economist, World Bank Profile / Bio Lars M. Søndergaard is a lead economist in the World Bank’s Education Global Practice, East Asia and Pacific Region. In different regions of the world, he has led both operational and analytical work to support improvement in educational outcomes. His policy research encompasses a range of issues, including education, poverty, growth, and fiscal policy. He is the coauthor of several World Bank publications, including Fixing the Foundation - Teachers and Basic Education in East Asia and Pacific. Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics [Video] Powering Data Use for Faster Response and Higher Impact through Education and Skills Development 4 December, 2025 Multimedia Education