NEW DELHI (INDIA), Jan 22: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Imad N Fakhoury as Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will spearhead IFC's strategy and operations, while reinforcing relationships with the private sector, governments, and regional partners to boost impactful development outcomes in the region.

According to a press statement issued by the IFC, Fakhoury joined the World Bank Group in 2019 as a Senior Adviser at IFC and moved into his previous role as Global Director for Infrastructure Finance, PPPs and Guarantees at the end of 2019. From 2010-2018, he held several ministerial positions in successive Jordanian governments as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Minister of Mega Projects, Minister of Public Sector Development, and Chief of Staff to the King of Jordan.

“Fueling economic growth and job creation in South Asia is imperative to unlocking the region's potential and paving the path towards prosperity. Fakhoury’s deep experience in enabling and scaling up private capital mobilization for sustainable infrastructure and climate transitions will be a huge asset for IFC. I'm confident his leadership skills and expertise will help further amplify our work, spurring private sector development and contributing to resilient economic growth in the region,” the statement quoted Riccardo Puliti, IFC's Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, as saying.

“Private sector investment is key to achieving South Asia’s development goals amid persisting global crises. By offering innovative and scalable solutions, IFC will help accelerate the region’s transition to a greener, more inclusive and resilient development model,” said Fakhoury. “Our focus is on creating opportunities where they are needed most, sustaining jobs, supporting climate goals, improving inclusion for all by improving services for people, and strengthening digital and financial access across the region. IFC will also support the region to mainstream gender considerations and help remove obstacles to gender equity in South Asia.” 

IFC's focus in South Asia centers on providing strategic investments and advisory interventions across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka to promote inclusive sustainable growth and encourage global and regional integration, among others, according to the statement.

 
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