The Office of the Executive Director (EDS14) known as Africa Group 1 Constituency, represents Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Executive Director is one of the 25 Executive Directors of the World Bank Group (WBG) Boards of Executive Directors. The Constituency comprises a diverse group of countries that include low-income and middle-income countries. The ED's office has a dual responsibility (i) to exercise fiduciary responsibility and act in the best interest of the organization, and (ii) to represent the interests and concerns of the Constituency members countries at the WBG Boards, as well as assist in their efforts to reduce poverty and promote shared prosperity.
EDS14
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas, The
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cabo Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of
- Congo, Republic of
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt, Arab Republic of
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia, The
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea Somoa
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela, Republica Bolivariana de
- Vietnam
- Yemen, Republic of
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Overview
THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EDS14)
Highlights
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Event Dec 06, 2024
Dr. Zarau Kibwe Leads African Group 1 at IDA21 Pledging Meeting in Seoul
Dr. Zarau Kibwe, represented the African Group 1 Constituency at the ongoing Fifth IDA21 Replenishment and pledging meeting in Seoul, South Korea.
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Meeting Nov 19, 2024
The Executive Director Meeting with The Deputy Ambassador of Zambia to the US, ...
The Deputy Ambassador of Zambia to the US, Ms Regina Boma met the Africa Group 1 Constituency Executive Director, Dr Zarau Kibwe on Tuesday. The brief meeting provided an opportunity for the Deputy Ambassador to learn ...
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Meeting Nov 19, 2024
The Executive Director Meeting with The Ambassador of Botswana to the US, Mr. ...
The Ambassador of Botswana to the US, Mr. Mpho Mophuting paid a courtesy call to the Africa Group 1 Constituency Executive Director, Dr Zarau Kibwe. Their engagement provided valuable insights into the priorities of the ...
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Nov 01, 2024
New Leadership Term at the AFGI Executive Director Office
On November 1, 2024, the Executive Director's Office at AFGI of the World Bank Group begins a new chapter in leadership. Dr. Zarau Kibwe has been appointed Executive Director, with Ms. Lonkhululeko Magagula stepping into ...
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Meeting Oct 24, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with South Sudan Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of South Sudan on October 24th on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the South ...
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Oct 24, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Seychelles Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Seychelles on October 24th on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Seychelles ...
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IAN FOULK\WBGMeeting Oct 24, 2024
Africa Group 1 Constituency Meeting
AFGI Constituency Office held its Constituency Meeting on the margins of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. in Washington DC
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Meeting Oct 23, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Sudan Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Sudan on October 23 on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Sudan delegation ...
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Meeting Oct 23, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Mozambique Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Mozambique on October 23rd on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Spring Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Mozambique ...
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Meeting Oct 23, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Rwanda Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Rwanda on October 23rd on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Rwanda ...
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Oct 22, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Somalia Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Somalia on October 22 on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Somalia ...
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Meeting Oct 22, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Sierra Leone Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Sierra Leone on April 15th on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Sierra ...
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Meeting Oct 22, 2024
Africa Group 1 Constituency Panel Meeting
AFGI Constituency Office held its Constituency Panel Meeting on the margins of the WBG/IMF 2024 Spring Meetings on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. in Washington DC
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Meeting Oct 21, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Uganda Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Uganda on October 21 on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Uganda ...
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Meeting Oct 21, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Zambia Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Zambia on October 21 on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Zambia delegation ...
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Meeting Oct 21, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with Zimbabwe Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of the Republic of Zimbabwe on October 21 on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Annual Meetings. The Executive Director consulted with the Zimbabwe ...
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Meeting Oct 21, 2024
2024 Annual Meetings of WBG/IMF
The 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in person from Monday, October 21, through Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the World Bank Group and IMF ...
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Meeting Apr 20, 2024
The Executive Director Bilateral Meeting with WFP Delegation
The Executive Director, Dr. Floribert Ngaruko met with the delegation of WFP on April 20th on the margin of the WBG/IMF 2024 Spring Meetings. Mr. Stanlake Samkange, Director for Multilateral & Programme Country ...
Membership
History of Current Constituency Membership to the World Bank
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Botswana
Membership Date: July 24, 1968
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Eswatini
Membership Date September 22, 1969
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Kenya
Membership Date February 3, 1964
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Malawi
Membership Date July 19, 1965
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Rwanda
Membership Date September 30, 1963
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Somalia
Membership Date August 31, 1962
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Tanzania
Membership Date September 10, 1962
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Zimbabwe
Membership Date September 29, 1980
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Burundi
Membership Date: September 28, 1963
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Ethiopia
Membership Date: December 27, 1945
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Lesotho
Membership Date: July 25, 1968
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Mozambique
Membership Date: September 24, 1984
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Seychelles
Membership Date:September 29, 1980
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South Sudan
Membership Date: April 18, 2012
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Uganda
Membership Date: September 27, 1963
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Eritrea
Membership Date:July 6, 1994
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The Gambia
Membership Date:October 18, 1967
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Liberia
Membership Date:March 28, 1962
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Namibia
Membership Date:September 25, 1990
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Sierra Leone
Membership Date:September 10, 1962
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Sudan
Membership Date: September 5, 1957
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Zambia
Membership Date:September 23, 1965
What's New
EDS14 - IBRD Statement of Loans and Guarantees (cumulative amount as of end of period)
EDS14 - IDA Statements of Credits, Grants and Guarantees (cumulative amount as of end of period)
Multimedia
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Jul 26, 2021
AFRONOMICS - A Podcast Series
Podcast series on the most recent economic trends that are impacting growth and development on the continent
What We Are Doing
Executive Director Office hosted a Virtual Working Lunch for the Constituency Ambassadors in Washington DC on Friday, December 18th, 2020
October 31 marks the end of the 2018-2010 Board term. The Africa Group 1 Constituency will bid farewell to Ms. Anne Kabagambe, as she reaches the end of her tenure as Executive Director. Ms. Kabagambe was instrumental in the Board’s approval of the first-ever Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Strategy
Africa Group I Office held its first ever virtual Constituency meeting, 20th Statutory Meeting of the Africa Group I Constituency during Annual Meetings 2020 in line with the health concerns of patients with COVID-19 pandemic
On the exceptional year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Director Office of Africa Group I Constituency, published its Annual Report 2020. The Report covers the past two years and provides a review of our performance and challenges and looks forward by sharing lessons and recommendations for the future.
In Depth
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