WB appoints new regional director for Central Asia
The World Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tatiana Proskuryakova as the World Bank's new Regional Director for Central Asia.
Based Almaty, Kazakhstan, Ms. Proskuryakova will oversee a dynamic portfolio comprising over 80 projects totaling over $10 billion. The Central Asia program is one of the World Bank's biggest portfolios in terms of the number of projects and the volume of commitments.
Ms. Proskuryakova succeeds Ms. Lilia Burunciuc who was in this
in position since 2016.
Central Asia is experiencing its first recession in a quarter century, largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ensuing economic crisis.
Countries in the region were the first globally to have received the World Bank's COVID-19 emergency support to mitigate the negative impact on the economies, people's health, and wellbeing.
Under Ms. Proskuryakova's leadership, the World Bank will continue supporting the countries in Central Asia through innovative and diverse national and regional projects, robust analysis, and policy advice.
"There are a number of critical priorities to address as we help the countries in Central Asia gain pace in post-pandemic economic recovery.
These include strengthening health and education systems, boosting productivity, building a more vibrant private sector, improving institutions, and moving towards green and inclusive economies," said Ms. Proskuryakova.