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As the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, I oversee projects in 130+ countries…
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Indonesia: A Rising Giant with a Vision for the Future
Indonesia: A Rising Giant with a Vision for the Future
By Anna Bjerde
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Investing in Egypt’s Future: My 3 Takeaways
Investing in Egypt’s Future: My 3 Takeaways
By Anna Bjerde
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IDA: A Business Case for Investing in the Future of People & Planet
IDA: A Business Case for Investing in the Future of People & Planet
By Anna Bjerde
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Part of the solution to financing climate action lies in your bank's investment decisions. Yet most banks in emerging market and developing…
Part of the solution to financing climate action lies in your bank's investment decisions. Yet most banks in emerging market and developing…
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Excited to watch the #Paralympic Games! The athletes competing are the ultimate example of resilience and determination, pushing beyond limits with…
Excited to watch the #Paralympic Games! The athletes competing are the ultimate example of resilience and determination, pushing beyond limits with…
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I still remember my sons' excitement, but also sometimes their nervousness, about returning to school. Wishing everyone going back to school this…
I still remember my sons' excitement, but also sometimes their nervousness, about returning to school. Wishing everyone going back to school this…
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Honors & Awards
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2024 International Leader of the Year
Dagens Industri
Deeply honored to have been named International Leader of the Year by the Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri. My work is driven by a deep passion for what I do, and the greatest reward is the meaningful impact we can have on the people we serve.
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I'm ready for some family time, away from emails and social media! I hope you get to spend some time with your loved ones too. See you in a couple…
I'm ready for some family time, away from emails and social media! I hope you get to spend some time with your loved ones too. See you in a couple…
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A bestseller in economics, two novels (one in Swedish, always!), and a cookbook (for the foodie in me). These are my summer books that I wanted to…
A bestseller in economics, two novels (one in Swedish, always!), and a cookbook (for the foodie in me). These are my summer books that I wanted to…
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#EarthOvershootDay gets earlier every year. In 1980, it was on Nov. 16. In 2000, it was on Sept. 17. Today is August 1. We can't continue to ignore…
#EarthOvershootDay gets earlier every year. In 1980, it was on Nov. 16. In 2000, it was on Sept. 17. Today is August 1. We can't continue to ignore…
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Congratulations to every Olympian and Paralympian participating in #Paris2024. A special recognition to the women athletes who, FOR THE FIRST…
Congratulations to every Olympian and Paralympian participating in #Paris2024. A special recognition to the women athletes who, FOR THE FIRST…
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I enjoyed engaging with local communities in Lombok about #Indonesia’s large-scale effort to tackle stunting by investing in nutrition and early…
I enjoyed engaging with local communities in Lombok about #Indonesia’s large-scale effort to tackle stunting by investing in nutrition and early…
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Always a pleasure to connect with the The World Bank Group’s dedicated country office staff. Great to hear firsthand about the invaluable…
Always a pleasure to connect with the The World Bank Group’s dedicated country office staff. Great to hear firsthand about the invaluable…
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Apa kabar, Indonesia! Thrilled to be here. Looking forward to productive discussions with #Indonesia on how The World Bank Group can continue to…
Apa kabar, Indonesia! Thrilled to be here. Looking forward to productive discussions with #Indonesia on how The World Bank Group can continue to…
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