Georgetown, July 1, 2024 – Diletta Doretti has been appointed as the World Bank Group Resident Representative for Guyana, a role designed to consolidate country-level leadership across the institution. This new position aims to streamline access to the full range of World Bank Group products and services, enhancing the institution's ability to address global challenges and drive development efficiently.
“Our goal is to increase operations in Guyana and having a unified leadership to partner with the government and the private sector will ensure that we can deliver impactful results,” said Doretti. “We are exploring key sectors including agribusiness, tourism, education, access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as transportation and logistics infrastructure.”
In Guyana, the World Bank Group focuses on advancing human capital with an emphasis on education and strengthening climate resilience concerning flood risk management. Doretti, who previously led the Group’s engagements with Guyana's public sector, will now also manage partnerships with both Guyanese authorities and the private sector. She will develop integrated solutions spanning both sectors to ensure effective implementation of the World Bank Group’s engagement framework in Guyana.
Since joining in 2002, Doretti has held various positions at the World Bank, including Senior Private Sector Development Specialist for West Africa based in Mali. She brings extensive experience in country engagements and developing strategies for private sector development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
The introduction of joint country representation marks a significant step towards building a stronger World Bank Group. Guyana is one of 21 offices transitioning to a single Country Manager or Resident Representative for IBRD, IDA, IFC, and MIGA.
About the World Bank Group: The World Bank Group aims to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Operating in more than 100 countries, it provides financing, advice, and innovative solutions that improve lives by creating jobs, strengthening economic growth, and addressing urgent global development challenges. It comprises the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).