CEO of Save the Children International, Helle Thorning-Schmidt joined the organization after a formidable political career. Formerly the Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle led a coalition government from 2011 until 2015. Helle was member of Parliament and the Leader of the Social Democratic Party for 10 years. She was a member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004, and previously worked as…
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As Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, Joaquim Levy is responsible for the financial and risk management strategies of the World Bank Group and for the institutions that make up the Group. This includes development of new, innovative financial products and services, oversight of the financial reporting, risk management, and mobilization of financial resources in…
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Rania Al Yassin was born on August 31, 1970. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University of Cairo in 1991. She applied this, first, to a banking career in Jordan and, later, to the information technology sector. After marrying Prince Abdullah bin Al Hussein on June 10, 1993, they went on to have four children: Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess…
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Her Excellency Dr. Sahar Nasr was sworn in as the Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation on September 19, 2015 Dr. Nasr earned her Professorship from the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt. She is a Professor of Economics at the American University in Cairo and a Lecturer at several Egyptian and foreign universities. Throughout her academic career, she published over 60 research…
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Rodrigo Valdés was appointed Minister of Finance on May 2015. Prior to this, he served as President of the Central Bank. Until March 2014, he served as Head –Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru– Chief Economist at Banco BTG Pactual S.A. Research Division. He worked at the IMF in 2010, serving as Deputy Director of the European Department and Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department…
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Alfredo Thorne became Minister of Economy and Finance on July 28, 2016. Previously, he was the founder and Director of Thorne and Associates, and a Managing Director at the Global Research Department in JPMorgan Chase Bank, where he was responsible for conducting economic research on Mexico and Latin America. He was also a columnist of the bi-weekly Poder magazine published in Mexico City. Latin…
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Mr. Brekke came from the position as EVP and Head of Region Asia. Has been instrumental in building Telenor’s footprint in the region. From being part of setting the initial direction in 1999, he has been a key driver and shaper of making Telenor a leading force in key Asian markets. He joined Telenor as an advisor, and later became Manager for Business Development, where he was part of setting…
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Mr. Ba is the current Minister of Economy and Finance of Senegal. Prior to his appointment, he led the Senegalese tax office as Director General of Taxes and Fields. His experience also includes teaching the Central West African Training and Banking Studies (COFEB) of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).
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Mr Rakotoarimanana is the Minister of Finance and Budget of Madagascar. He is an accountant and former Senior Financial Management Specialist at the World Bank office in Antananarivo, Madagascar. He also serves as Member of the Board of Governors at African Development Bank.
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Mr. Mohammed is the Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation of Ethiopia. Prior to his appointment, he was Vice President of the region of Oromia, in central Ethiopia.
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