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As the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, I oversee projects in 130 countries…
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Investing in Egypt’s Future: My 3 Takeaways
Investing in Egypt’s Future: My 3 Takeaways
By Anna Bjerde
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IDA: A Business Case for Investing in the Future of People & Planet
IDA: A Business Case for Investing in the Future of People & Planet
By Anna Bjerde
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Today, I was deeply inspired by the impact of sustainable irrigation in Lombok, #Indonesia. Agriculture is a critical source of income for…
Today, I was deeply inspired by the impact of sustainable irrigation in Lombok, #Indonesia. Agriculture is a critical source of income for…
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Always a pleasure to connect with the The World Bank Group’s dedicated country office staff. Great to hear firsthand about the invaluable…
Always a pleasure to connect with the The World Bank Group’s dedicated country office staff. Great to hear firsthand about the invaluable…
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Apa kabar, Indonesia! Thrilled to be here. Looking forward to productive discussions with #Indonesia on how The World Bank Group can continue to…
Apa kabar, Indonesia! Thrilled to be here. Looking forward to productive discussions with #Indonesia on how The World Bank Group can continue to…
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Honors & Awards
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2024 International Leader of the Year
Dagens Industri
Deeply honored to have been named International Leader of the Year by the Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri. My work is driven by a deep passion for what I do, and the greatest reward is the meaningful impact we can have on the people we serve.
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Every day, as I walk to and from the office, I pass this impressive Nelson Mandela statue. I pause. I reflect. I move with determination to work…
Every day, as I walk to and from the office, I pass this impressive Nelson Mandela statue. I pause. I reflect. I move with determination to work…
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Through the toughest development challenges, we’ve seen the power of guarantees in crowding in private finance. As I write with Makhtar Diop…
Through the toughest development challenges, we’ve seen the power of guarantees in crowding in private finance. As I write with Makhtar Diop…
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Until recently, Isac's hopes were dashed by a hard truth: he had no legal identity document. No ID means no education, no job, no future. We…
Until recently, Isac's hopes were dashed by a hard truth: he had no legal identity document. No ID means no education, no job, no future. We…
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#CotedIvoire's investments in the #cashew sector have positioned it as a global leader. Honored to inaugurate the CAJOU FOODTECH center in…
#CotedIvoire's investments in the #cashew sector have positioned it as a global leader. Honored to inaugurate the CAJOU FOODTECH center in…
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Okay, we're already halfway to 2024. Time to report on my "24 for 2024" list.
Okay, we're already halfway to 2024. Time to report on my "24 for 2024" list.
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I was happy to join the launch of Gavi 6.0 and the #Africa Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) in Paris last week. We co-convened a strategic…
I was happy to join the launch of Gavi 6.0 and the #Africa Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) in Paris last week. We co-convened a strategic…
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I had a wonderful time in #Dushanbe with my esteemed colleagues Antonella Bassani and Tatiana Proskuryakova, as we led The World Bank Group…
I had a wonderful time in #Dushanbe with my esteemed colleagues Antonella Bassani and Tatiana Proskuryakova, as we led The World Bank Group…
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Boots on the ground: the Fouka 1 seawater desalination plant shows #Algeria know- how in diversifying water sources. Impressed by the Algerian…
Boots on the ground: the Fouka 1 seawater desalination plant shows #Algeria know- how in diversifying water sources. Impressed by the Algerian…
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Supporting people in solidarity and dignity – Takaful and Karama in Arabic. There's no better name for Egypt's cash transfer program supported by…
Supporting people in solidarity and dignity – Takaful and Karama in Arabic. There's no better name for Egypt's cash transfer program supported by…
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Anna Bjerde, directrice générale de la #Banquemondiale chargée des opérations, revient sur le contexte #économique régional et les #défis auxquels…
Anna Bjerde, directrice générale de la #Banquemondiale chargée des opérations, revient sur le contexte #économique régional et les #défis auxquels…
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My very first visit to Egypt was years ago when I was working in the energy sector. Meeting our team in Cairo took me back to those days. Thank…
My very first visit to Egypt was years ago when I was working in the energy sector. Meeting our team in Cairo took me back to those days. Thank…
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96%. 96% of the entire population of Gaza is currently facing high levels of acute food insecurity. I'm deeply concerned by this ongoing…
96%. 96% of the entire population of Gaza is currently facing high levels of acute food insecurity. I'm deeply concerned by this ongoing…
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I am honored to work for an organization where accelerating and advancing gender equality is fundamental to our vision to create a world free of…
I am honored to work for an organization where accelerating and advancing gender equality is fundamental to our vision to create a world free of…
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