Homi Kharas is a prominent figure at the Brookings Institution, where he serves as a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development. His work primarily focuses on the dynamics of developing countries, particularly regarding aid, the rise of the middle class, and global governance. Kharas has a distinguished background, having spent 26 years at the World Bank, where he was the Chief Economist for the East Asia and Pacific region. He played a crucial role in shaping economic policies related to poverty reduction and public finance. Kharas has authored and edited several influential books, including 'The Rise of the Global Middle Class' and 'Breakthrough: The Promise of Frontier Technologies for Sustainable Development.' His leadership in the U.N. High Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda culminated in the impactful report presented in May 2013. Beyond his work at Brookings, he is involved with various international panels and advisory boards, contributing his expertise to organizations like the OECD and Oxfam USA. His insights on the shifting center of gravity of the global middle class toward Asia highlight the evolving landscape of global economic power.