Aminu Umar-Sadiq is the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and a seasoned finance and management expert.

Watch former World Bank President, David Malpass, deliver his speech, “Growth and Stability During Crises,” live from the University of Niamey, Niger.

The Law, Justice and Development Week – or LJD Week – is an annual conference organized by the Legal Vice Presidency of the World Bank to foster global collaboration. This year's theme is "Partnering ...

Robyn O’Brien is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and investor who thrives at the intersection of courage, authenticity, innovation and leadership. Her critically acclaimed books The ...

Stephen Dorey is a medically trained public health specialist with the World Bank (WB) focusing on environment and health challenges. Since joining the WB Stephen has been managing the operational and ...

Ashley D. Taylor is the Economic Adviser, Office of the Managing Director, Operations of the World Bank.

Soji Apampa is the Founder and Executive Director of the Convention on Business Integrity in Nigeria. Apampa has served as a Senior Advisor to the UN Global Compact on the 10th Principle ...

Heela Yoon is the Founder of Afghan Youth Ambassadors for Peace Organization (AYAPO), a grassroots NGO working in the Eastern provinces of Afghanistan focusing on UNSCR 1325 and 2250 and local ...

Wendy Cunningham is a Lead Economist in the World Bank’s Human Capital Project. During her 20 years at the World Bank, Wendy has carried out research and provided operational support on issues related ...

Neha Juneja is the co-founder & CEO of Greenway Appliances, a start-up designing and marketing efficient cooking solutions to rural households. Previously, Neha organized community-led projects and ...

Joern Huenteler (Senior Energy Specialist, IECE1) coordinates the World Bank’s energy program in the South Caucasus and leads the energy engagement in Georgia and Armenia. His previous experience in ...

Ms. Pakcan has been Citi’s Head of the Middle East & Africa Cluster since May 2021, serving clients across 59 markets, including Central Asia. Ms. Pakcan is based in Dubai. She has also served as Head ...