Hafez Ghanem is Vice President of the World Bank for Africa

Hafez Ghanem

The World Bank has appointed Hafez Ghanem as the new Vice President of the World Bank for Africa as of July 1st.

Expert in development with over 30 years of experience, Ghanem will lead an active regional portfolio, The World Bank will continue to support inclusive growth and poverty reduction by funding projects that boost human capital, support private sector development, increase agricultural productivity, improve access to infrastructure, strengthen resilience to climate change and promote regional integration.

Priority will be given to projects and programs that provide economic opportunities to young people who promote gender equality.

The World Bank will also intensify its work on fragilities and conflict. United States Affected

Ghanem brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked in more than 30 countries in Africa, Europe and Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa and Southeast Asia.

Previously Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, he led projects, technical badistance and grants. As countries of sub-Saharan Africa strive to accelerate growth, eradicate extreme poverty and better integrate into the global economy, the World Bank Group remains a committed partner on which to support innovative approaches to development. and financing.

Ghanem succeeds Makhtar Diop, who has been appointed Vice President for Infrastructure at the World Bank.