Christoph Pusch is a global leader in sustainable urban development and resilience, serving as Program Manager of the World Bank’s Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC). In partnership with the Government of Japan, TDLC drives flagship knowledge programs that bridge Japanese and global expertise to shape transformative investment projects in World Bank client countries.
Over the past 20 years, Christoph has led high-impact initiatives across Africa, South Asia, Europe and Central Asia, and globally. In his previous position as Practice Manager for the Europe and Central Asia Region, he oversaw an investment portfolio of more than US$5 billion, advancing sustainable cities, regional development, cultural heritage preservation, urban resilience, disaster recovery and reconstruction, critical infrastructure protection, and municipal finance reforms.
Recognized for pioneering innovative knowledge platforms and programs, Christoph blends technical expertise with strategic vision to address complex urban and resilience challenges. Before joining the World Bank, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Germany. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin.