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The Office of the Executive Director (EDS07) represents Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the World Bank Group Executive Board.

This diverse constituency is currently represented by Ms. Katharine Rechico, who is supported by Alternate Executive Director, Ms. Marie Rodland-Allen as well as Canadian, Irish & Caribbean Senior Advisors and Advisors. Collectively, they represent the constituency countries in meetings at the World Bank Group Executive Board, as well as in direct consultations and negotiations with other Executive Directors’ offices in support of the World Bank's mission, "To create a world free of poverty – on a livable planet."

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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2024

THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EDS07)

Katharine Rechico
Executive Director: EDS07
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Marie Rodland-Allen
Alternate Executive Director: EDS07
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Membership

History of the Membership of the Current Constituency of EDS07

Antigua and Barbuda
Membership Date: September 22, 1983
The Bahamas
Membership Date: August 21, 1973
Barbados
Membership Date: September 12, 1974
Belize
Membership Date: March 19, 1982
Canada
Membership Date: December 27, 1945
Dominica
Membership Date: December 27, 1945
Grenada
Membership Date: August 27, 1975
Guyana
Membership Date: September 26, 1966
Ireland
Membership Date: August 08, 1957
Jamaica
Membership Date: February 21, 1963
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Membership Date: August 15, 1984
Saint Lucia
Membership Date: June 27, 1980
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Membership Date: June 27, 1980

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The World Bank and the Government of Jamaica signed a new investment agreement to enhance the waterfront in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston.

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The World Bank Group committed to diversity and inclusion and equity

Like many large organizations, we know we can and must do better as an institution to increase our diversity and inclusion to tackle discrimination, racism, injustices, exclusion, and inequality, within the World Bank Group and in the countries we serve.

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