Davide Castellani
Academic Position: Ph.D, is an associate professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo.

Credentials:
PhD in Financial Markets and Intermediaries from the Catholic University of Milan

Research:
He is an established researcher specializing in financial inclusion, SME finance, green microfinance, and sustainable development, with a strong academic portfolio that highlights his interdisciplinary approach to addressing global challenges in financial systems. His research is deeply rooted in understanding and enhancing financial behaviors, particularly among marginalized populations, and in developing innovative financial instruments that promote economic empowerment.

Professional Activities:
He has led and contributed to numerous high-impact projects, collaborating with multilateral organizations, bilateral donors, and development institutions such as Union for the Mediterrean, the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), World Vision International, Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya and IADB. His professional activities have included elaborating policy-oriented financial inclusion startegies, designing financial education programs, mapping gender-lens investment ecosystems, and conducting impact evaluations of financial inclusion initiatives.