Djibouti, July 1, 2024 – Fatou Fall has been appointed as the Joint Resident Representative of the World Bank Group for Djibouti. This new role will consolidate country-level leadership across various institutions within the World Bank Group, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The aim is to better support Djibouti's public and private sector development priorities, enhancing the institution's ability to address global challenges with greater speed, efficiency, and impact.
The World Bank Group in Djibouti focuses on eliminating poverty and promoting shared prosperity by strengthening human capital, supporting job creation, advancing gender equality, and fostering green growth.
“I am thrilled to take on increased responsibilities as the World Bank Group Joint Resident Representative for Djibouti. Working hand-in-hand with colleagues across the World Bank Group will increase the impact we deliver to our partners and clients,” said Ms. Fall. “I look forward to working closely with Djibouti’s government and private sector to address the country’s key priorities, including building economic resilience and creating social and economic opportunities.”
A Senegalese national, Ms. Fall previously served as the World Bank’s Resident Representative in Djibouti. Before that role, she was the first Liaison Officer / Resident Representative for Cape Verde at the World Bank.
Ms. Fall began her career at the World Bank in 2006 in its Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Over her decade-long service in this region, she gained extensive operational experience in social safeguards and social development issues. She has also led policy dialogues, analytical initiatives, and a trust-funded project in Morocco and Djibouti.
She holds a master’s degree in gender and development from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex in England and a postgraduate diploma in social development from Université de la Sorbonne in Paris.
The introduction of common country representation marks an important step toward building a stronger World Bank Group. Djibouti is one of 21 offices moving to a single country manager or resident representative model 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 several entities: The World Bank (including IBRD and IDA), IFC; MIGA; and ICSID.