Regional Practice Manager at the World Bank. Posting about Africa infrastructure finance and development. Views are mine. Retweet aren’t endorsement
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined December 2016
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Delighted to join the 2nd Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka. Three countries. Clear commitments. A shared roadmap for trade, investment, and jobs across Angola, DRC, and Zambia. The corridor's potential is enormous and today we took meaningful steps to unlock it.
Check out my latest article: Riding Nairobi’s Commuter Railway: Reimagining a Strategic Asset for Jobs and Urban Transformation linkedin.com/pulse/riding-na… via @LinkedIn
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Weekly Update:
➡️ How has the world's income map changed — and who moved this year?
➡️ In South Asia, millions enter the job market. Too few find work
➡️ Why Africa's energy crisis is also a transport opportunity
➡️ A new tool gets infrastructure costs right — in seconds
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Ethiopia banned new gasoline vehicle imports. Rwanda scaled electric motorcycles. Kenya's e-moto fleets grew on operator economics alone. Africa isn't waiting for permission to electrify transport. Policymakers should catch up. Learn more: wrld.bg/AoTU50ZiAhW
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The AfDB is Africa’s premier development
institution with a powerful mission. Under my leadership, the Bank will build on its successes and learn from its mistakes to transform itself into the
Bank for Africa’s future.
🌍 | Meet Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, 🇿🇲’s and #SADC’s endorsed candidate for #AfDB President! In this clip, Dr. @maimbofinance shares his vision to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and opportunity across #Africa.
🎥 Credit: @MOFNPZambia
#AfDBPresidency
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Join the expert dialogue at #GLF24, featuring renowned leaders with extensive experience in transport and humanitarian aid. Drawing on vast expertise in global logistics and innovative solutions, they will explore the pivotal role of logistics in facilitating global trade and its potential to drive positive change for all.
Register now: registration.glforum.org/reg…
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Binyam Reja retweeted
Pleased to share that we’re expanding our teams in Western & Central Africa! We're seeking skilled professionals in various sectors.
See our local vacancies and apply by Sep 25.
Be part of Africa’s growth story & make a lasting impact. #WBAfricaJobs
worldbank.org/en/events/2024…
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Do you have a passion for international development? We are recruiting for The @WorldBank Group’s Young Professionals Program (#YPP), seeking young leaders to work with diverse teams from around the globe on life-changing projects.
Applications accepted September 1-30.
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Bloomberg: "Chinese authorities have rejected a proposal made by the IMF to use central government funds to complete unfinished housing, a key problem preventing a turnaround of an industry that’s been a major drag on the economy."
bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @markets
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Informative insights from @WBG_Digital's Christine Qiang and Qimiao Fan on AI's transformative potential. Benefits in education, healthcare, public services, & productivity, plus addressing risks & the need for strategic foundations & ethical safeguards:
wrld.bg/cub150SK4W9
Thanks @felipe_ramir for extending the invitation for TT24. It will be a great follow up on COP28. Looking forward to working with you again to make TT24 a success. @WBG_Transport
Special invitation to Transforming Transportation next March 19th and 20th in Washington, to follow up on topics discussed during #COP28 such as the “ACTIVE” initiative and the call to action to double the share of fossil fuels free land transport @WRIRossCities @WBG_Transport
Our second annual conference on transport economics is going happen in March. Please consider submitting a paper. See full details below!
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#EconTwitter, the deadline for paper submission to the 2nd Annual @WorldBank Conference on Transport Economics has been extended until January 15, 2024.
Excellent discussion on promoting e-buses in Africa. The economic case for e-mobility is strong in many countries. Innovative and concessional financing can help accelerate the adoption of e-buses in Africa. Thanks to @Rob_AQMobility and @UNEP for organizing it. @WBG_Transport
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Our latest blog unveils the groundbreaking all-electric Bus Rapid Transit system in #Dakar, #Senegal. This innovative project promises to revolutionize urban transport, enhancing access and reducing congestion and pollution. #DakarBRT #SustainableCities blogs.worldbank.org/voices/f…
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Over the next decades, young Africans have an enormous opportunity to drive economic growth & prosperity. Clean energy can make it possible. How can we unlock #Africa’s new climate economy? Find out on @AxelVT_WB’s blog: wrld.bg/ERl750PHZul
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Applications are open! @VictoriaKwakwa is calling all PhD candidates & recent PhD graduates from #Africa, especially women, to apply for the @WorldBankAfrica Fellowship Program. Gain experience working with us on pressing development issues ▶️ wrld.bg/12Sq50PuTM9 #WBGfellows
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We are looking for bright African #PhD students to join our @WorldBankAfrica Fellowship program. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to jump-start your career in #development and make a lasting impact. Apply by August 25. wrld.bg/P4UZ50Pu1Mn #WBGFellows #Africa
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It is incredibly fulfilling to work w/ young people. #Youth are the drivers of #Africa’s transformation!
The @WorldBankAfrica Fellowship Program is accepting applications. If you’re passionate about development, consider this opportunity!
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