The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Dina Abu-Ghaida as Country Manager for Yemen, a role aimed at unifying country-level leadership to support both public and private sector priorities. Based in Amman, Jordan, Abu-Ghaida will lead the institution’s engagement in Yemen, involving policy dialogue with government officials, civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
Abu-Ghaida previously served as Lead Economist in the Education Global Practice for the Middle East and North Africa region and was Human Development Program Leader for Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Her extensive experience includes managing education sector projects and analytical reports across Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She has focused on education finance and coordinated World Bank support for education reform in Nigeria, Jordan, and Yemen.
"I am honored to take on this role and look forward to continuing to help Yemen at this challenging time," said Abu-Ghaida. "Strengthening our partnerships with the government, development partners, and the private sector is crucial to supporting Yemen’s path towards resilience and recovery."
The World Bank Group's Country Engagement Strategy for Yemen aims to support its people while preserving key institutions. The institution remains engaged across multiple sectors with an emphasis on basic service delivery, human capital development, food security, resilience building, and livelihood opportunities.
The introduction of joint country representation marks a significant step towards a stronger World Bank Group presence. Yemen is among 21 offices transitioning to a single Country Manager or Resident Representative model encompassing the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
During the ongoing conflict in Yemen, IDA has provided large-scale emergency grants through innovative partnerships with the UN amounting to over $3.9 billion since 2016. These interventions have been crucial in investing in people and critical service institutions.
In addition to IDA’s efforts, IFC has invested significantly in priority areas such as financial services, agribusinesses, manufacturing industries, and health sectors within Yemen. Recent engagements include facilitating trade within the banking sector along with a $135 million investment mobilized to support a leading Yemeni food conglomerate.
About the World Bank Group: With a mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet, the World Bank Group operates in more than 100 countries providing financing solutions that improve lives by creating jobs and strengthening economic growth. It comprises several entities including IBRD, IDA; IFC; MIGA; and ICSID.
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