Mr. Firas Raad is the World Bank Country Manager for Malawi. Raad, a Jordanian national has over 27 years of experience as a development and health policy professional working for the World Bank Group, the United Nations, and with the Jordanian Government.

He is the husband of HRH Princess Dana Firas – a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and a global advocate for cultural heritage preservation. He is currently the World Bank Country Manager for Malaysia and is responsible for managing the World Bank Group’s Global Knowledge and Research Hub in Kuala Lumpur.

Jul 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON— The World Bank Group has named Firas Raad as its new Country Manager for Malawi, the institution announced Tuesday, writes Winston Mwale. Raad, a Jordanian national with over 27 years of development and health policy experience, will oversee the World Bank's $3.39 billion portfolio in Malawi, consisting of 30 lending operations.

Aug 18, 2021 · The World Bank Group has appointed Mr. Firas Raad as the new Country Manager for South Sudan effective August 1, 2021. Mr. Raad will be leading an expanding country program focused on delivering project financing and analytical services in support of South Sudan’s development priorities.

Jun 21, 2024 · The World Bank has named Jordanian national Firas Raad as its new country manager for Malawi. Raad replaces UK national Hugh Ridell, who has been country manager for Malawi since 2020. According to the bank, Riddell is now the World Bank Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic.

Jul 9, 2024 · The World Bank Group has named Firas Raad, a national of Jordan, as its new country director for Malawi, effective Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Raad, who brings 27 years of experience to the role, succeeds Nathan Belete, who previously oversaw the World Bank’s operations in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Jul 10, 2024 · The World Bank has appointed Firas Raad as the new country manager for Malawi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Bretton Woods institution said Raad will oversee the World Bank portfolio in Malawi, which consists of 30 International Development Association (IDA) stakeholders, lending operations with a total commitment amount of $3.39 ...

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Mr. Firas Raad is the World Bank Country Manager for Malawi. Raad, a Jordanian national has over 27 years of experience as a development and health policy professional working for the World Bank Group, the United Nations, and with the Jordanian Government.