World Bank appoints Charlotte Ndaw Sako for Republic of the Congo

The World Bank Group has appointed Charlotte Ndaw Sako as its new resident representative for the Republic of the Congo. Succeeding Alexandra Celestin, Ms. Ndaw Sako brings a professional background from the private finance sector to the role.

Her mandate focuses on managing the institution's engagements and strengthening the strategic partnership with the Congolese government. Ms. Ndaw Sako identified four key priority areas for her term: accelerating economic diversification, mobilizing private investment, strengthening human capital, and creating higher-quality employment opportunities. She stated her ambition is to help “convert this potential into tangible results for the populations.”