“I knew I wanted to work at the Bank, because we had a real chance to change outcomes for the better, and it closely aligned with my interest in using technology to achieve development outcomes.” – Jeanette Murry
Coming from the private sector, Jeanette Murry initially focused on health system capacity building, assisting developing countries in their use of antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. Jeanette then pivoted to knowledge management and learning inside the Bank, designing and implementing learning programs and strategies on such diverse topics as trust funds, fundamentals of Bank operations, and climate change. The discussion follows her career path, looking at how things unfolded.
“Importantly, I think a big change was the development of a shared understanding that climate change was important to everyone, including our clients, our staff, and our donors, regardless of where we live in the world.” – Jeanette Murry
“I love the fact that almost, I mean not almost, every team I've ever worked with at the Bank has been comprised of people from all over the world, with very different experiences. And it can be so much fun working with people, getting new perspectives.” – Jeanette Murry
In her reflection, Jeanette looks at how the Bank has changed over the last 20 years, highlighting the importance of giving back and seizing opportunities. Working at this institution, there is always something new to explore and learn about, and this interview is no different, as it includes a story about the Bank staff’s reaction to the Nepal earthquake of 2015. Listening to this discussion, the unique and diverse nature of the World Bank is apparent, which leads to connection and understanding across cultures and disciplines.
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