IFC names new West and Central Africa director

The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation has named Saran Kebet-Koulibaly as director for West and Central Africa, based in Dakar. After a career in the private sector, she was recruited to the World Bank’s Young Professional Program in 1985. She joined the IFC in 1993 and held various roles in Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia. In 2004, she became associate director and country representative in Brazil. Kebet-Koulibaly holds a masters degree in economics from the University of California. “Saran Kebet-Koulibaly knows Africa and brings significant global experience to expand IFC’s business in the region through innovative projects with high impact on the economies and people of Africa,” said IFC vice president for Sub-Saharan Africa Jean Philippe Prosper