World Bank Appoints First-Ever Joint Resident Representative in Namibia 

 

 

By: Dolly Menas

 

The World Bank Group has appointed Mariama Cire Sylla as its first-ever joint Resident Representative for Namibia, effective October 1, 2024.

This newly created position aims to consolidate the World Bank Group’s services, offering a unified approach to addressing the country’s development needs.

A Guinean national, Sylla brings over 18 years of experience in trade, private sector development, and finance across Africa, Europe, and the United States.

She has been with the World Bank Group since 2014, leading various initiatives focused on fostering private sector growth and job creation across Africa.

Prior to this appointment, Sylla served as the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Country Head for Burundi, where she led the institution’s programs and operations.

She also coordinated IFC’s work in fragile and conflict-affected states in the Sahel and West Africa regions.