Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat, World Bank, Thailand
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat is an accomplished economist with extensive experience in public policy, sustainable development, green economy, and international cooperation. Holding an MSc in Economic Policy from University College London and a First-Class Honors BA in Economics from Thammasat University, she has built a remarkable career at institutions such as the World Bank, AIIB, and WIPO. At the World Bank, she has led and contributed to high-impact projects on climate resilience, carbon pricing, plastic circularity, and economic development across Southeast Asia. Her expertise spans economic and financial analysis, policy design, and resource valuation, with notable publications on Thailand’s sustainable development. Rattanyu has successfully secured over USD 1.6 million in trust fund proposals and authored several key economic reports and articles. Fluent in English and Thai, and skilled in econometrics and modeling tools like STATA and CGE, she stands out as a thought leader in environmental and economic policy with a global perspective.
Publication Profile
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Academic Background
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat holds a Master of Science in Economic Policy from University College London (UCL), United Kingdom, which she earned between September 2012 and September 2013. Her postgraduate research focused on regional trade efficiency, culminating in a thesis titled “Does Trade Matter & Where is the Most Efficient? – A Comparative Study on the Efficiency of ASEAN+3 Logistic Sectors,” reflecting her analytical strength in international economics and policy evaluation. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Economics through the B.E. International Program at Thammasat University, Thailand, from August 2007 to December 2010. Graduating with First Class Honors and ranking in the top 10th percentile, she majored in Economics and minored in Finance. Her undergraduate thesis, “Does Protectionist Policy Matter in Thailand? – The Roles of Exchange Rate and Tariff Barriers,” emphasized her early engagement with macroeconomic policy and trade protection mechanisms, setting a strong foundation for her future work in economic development and policy analysis.
Professional Experience
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat is a highly experienced economist with a strong background in public finance, sustainable development, and international economic cooperation. Since 2018, she has served as a consultant at the World Bank in Bangkok, where she leads economic and financial analyses related to climate resilience, green economy, and infrastructure development across Southeast Asia. She has successfully mobilized over USD 1.6 million in trust funds and contributed to key projects on carbon pricing, marine plastics, forest management, and climate change strategies in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and China. Previously, she worked at WIPO in Geneva, AIIB, and the Ministry of Finance, Thailand, where she provided policy advice on regional financial cooperation, social development, and capital markets. Her early career included research roles for ADB and teaching assistantships at Thammasat University. Ms. Rattanyu’s deep expertise spans public expenditure reviews, environmental economics, and international development, making her a key contributor to sustainable policy innovation in Asia.
Professional Training
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat has undertaken extensive professional training in climate change, economic development, and policy design, enhancing her expertise in international finance and sustainable development. Her recent engagements with the World Bank Group (WBG) include participation in OpsClinics focused on Country Climate and Development Reports (2022), corporate climate commitments (2021), and climate change result measurement (2021). She also contributed as a speaker at the 14th EAP Online Workshop on the Montreal Protocol Program (2022). Other notable WBG courses include the RAS Academy, MNA Climate Clinic, and training in Theory of Change and IPF Operations Reporting. Earlier, she attended the General Course on Intellectual Property at WIPO Academy, Geneva (2017), and specialized IMF programs on External Vulnerabilities (2015), Financial Programming (2012), and an advanced trade negotiation simulation course with ITD, Bangkok (2011). These trainings reflect her ongoing commitment to policy innovation, economic resilience, and global development strategy.
Research Focus
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat’s research focuses primarily on sustainable development, climate resilience, public finance, and policy innovation in emerging economies, particularly Thailand. Her body of work highlights a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and economic reform, as seen in key publications such as Towards a Green and Resilient Thailand and Arresting Environmental Degradation to Build Wealth in Thailand. She has also explored innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion through fintech. Her contributions to policy documents like the Implementation Completion and Results Report for Thailand PMR, The Fiscal Responsibility Act, and The New Budget Procedures Act indicate deep engagement with fiscal governance, market readiness, and institutional reform. Moreover, her interest in intellectual property and global branding is evident in her WIPO article on Thailand’s Qualy brand. Collectively, her work integrates economic policy, climate action, and governance reforms, making her a key contributor to sustainable policy development in Southeast Asia.
Publication Top Notes
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Towards a Green and Resilient Thailand (2024) – World Bank Group report, authored by Mani, Pollitt, Honeck, Banerjee & Dechjejaruwat
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Arresting Environmental Degradation to Build Wealth in Thailand (2024) – Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 956, PMID 39510287; cited by 0–5 sources ScienceDirect+5PubMed+5ResearchGate+5
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Innovative Financing Options for the Sustainable Economy in Thailand (2022) – Thailand Economic Monitor, World Bank Wikipedia
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Implementation Completion and Results Report for Thailand Partnership for Market Readiness (2020) – World Bank ResearchGate+11LinkedIn+11Open Knowledge Repository+11
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Volunteers Take Part in Eco‑Friendly Community Service Activities in Thailand (2019) – World Bank Blog LinkedIn
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The Fiscal Responsibility Act (2019) – Thailand Economic Monitor, World Bank Wikipedia
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The New Budget Procedures Act and Its Implications (2019) – Thailand Economic Monitor, World Bank LinkedIn
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The Power of Branding and Design: Thailand’s Qualy Goes Global (2017) – WIPO Magazine LinkedIn
Conclusion
Ms. Rattanyu Dechjejaruwat is highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award”, particularly in categories emphasizing policy-oriented, interdisciplinary, and sustainability-focused economic research. Her deep involvement in international development projects, her technical capacity in green and climate finance, and her impressive project leadership and publications through global institutions mark her as a top-tier candidate. With slightly more visibility in academic publishing and university research circles, her profile would be nearly unmatched in her domain.