Walter Pasquarelli

Tech & Society at Economist Impact

Walter Pasquarelli is a Manager within the Tech & Society team, where he delivers research and engagement programmes that use evidence and data to drive change on critical tech policy issues. Prior to this Walter was the AI Policy Lead at an international consultancy where he advised governments and leading tech companies on AI benchmarking and strategy. As part of this he also worked as a consultant with the Open Data Institute on enabling data sharing across different sectors. Walter is an AI Policy Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and regularly guest lectures on tech policy and ethics at universities.

Recent contributions

Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

Investment in AI is booming in Latin America, but what will it mean for the region's economy?

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

Pushing forward: the future of AI in the Middle East and North Africa

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

The future of AI in the Middle East and North Africa

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

Seizing the opportunity: the future of AI in Latin America

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

The super-app model in the Middle East and Africa

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

From online bazaar to one-stop-shop: The rise of super-apps in the Middle East and Africa

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