The Business Standard
The reputed economist has been serving as the World Bank Country Director in India since September 201
World Bank Country Director in India Junaid Kamal Ahmad, a Bangladeshi national, has been appointed as the vice president of Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
He will serve as the Operations head at MIGA from 16 April, the World Bank agency said in a statement Saturday (26 February).
“Mr Ahmad brings to this post deep experience and understanding of international development and an exemplary track record of thought leadership and service to World Bank Group client countries,” their statement read.
The reputed economist has been serving as the World Bank Country Director in India since September 2016.
He has since held several management positions, leading its programmes in diverse regions including Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in India and South Asia. He also served as the Chief of Staff to World Bank Group President.
Junaid Ahmad holds a PhD in Applied Economics from Stanford University, a 2Yr-MPA from Harvard University, and a BA in Economics from Brown University.
