WB Managing Director here
World Bank Group Managing Director Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will arrive
here for a two day official visit. During her stay, she will be meeting
senior government officials and visiting the World Bank Group's
supported projects.
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Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala |
Her trip coincides with a new era of development in Sri Lanka as it
embarks on an ambitious new course towards a middle income country in
lasting peace.
The World Bank has been an active partner in supporting Sri Lanka in
its transition from a low income country in conflict to a middle income
country in peace, Dr Okonjo-Iweala said. The post-war environment
provides an opportunity to build on our relationship to support the
governments vision to firmly establish the countrys place in the ranks
of fast growing middle income countries.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala will be visiting World Bank Group supported projects
in Eastern Sri Lanka aimed at increasing opportunities and enhancing
economic growth and development.
Her visits will include projects assisting higher education,
employment generation for vulnerable groups, small and micro enterprise
development and increasing computer use and literacy.
She will meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa, policy makers and senior
officials including Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala will also deliver a speech at the Central Bank to
mark the 60th anniversary of its founding. |
