WB appoints new country director for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:

The World Bank (WB) has appointed Bolormaa Amgaabazar as the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, effective from July 1.

According to a WB press release, Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role.

"I am delighted to be appointed the World Bank's new Country Director for Pakistan," said Amgaabazar. "The World Bank and Pakistan have a long-standing partnership that has benefited millions of people over generations. I look forward to deepening our engagement with the federal and provincial governments, local institutions, civil society, the private sector, development partners, and other stakeholders."

Amgaabazar, a Mongolian national, has over two decades of international development experience. She joined the World Bank in 2004 and has worked across the East Asia and Pacific, Africa, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia regions.