{"id":43410,"date":"2023-03-31T23:05:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T23:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/zambian-appointed-as-a-vice-president-to-a-portfolio-at-the-world-bank"},"modified":"2023-04-01T00:22:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T00:22:14","slug":"zambian-appointed-as-a-vice-president-to-a-portfolio-at-the-world-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/zambian-appointed-as-a-vice-president-to-a-portfolio-at-the-world-bank","title":{"rendered":"Zambian Appointed as a Vice President to a Portfolio at the World Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>In a major development, the World Bank has appointed a Zambian National, Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, as its Vice President for Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning. This appointment is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of Dr. Maimbo and his extensive experience in the field of international development and banking.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maimbo has been associated with the World Bank for over two years now, where he previously served as the Director of the International Development Association (IDA) Resource Mobilization and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Corporate Finance department. In this role, he was responsible for implementing IDA\u2019s hybrid financial model and conducting policy analysis of IBRD income and corporate finance. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the World Bank President since September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maimbo has a Ph.D. in Public Administration (Banking) from the University of Manchester, an MBA in Finance from the University of Nottingham, and a BSc. in Accounting from Copperbelt University, Zambia. He is also a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA, UK).<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maimbo\u2019s appointment as the Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning is a major milestone for Zambia. It is the highest position ever held by a Zambian National at the World Bank, and it is a testament to the country\u2019s potential and the caliber of its citizens. Dr. Maimbo\u2019s appointment highlights Zambia\u2019s commitment to the development of international finance and banking, and it reflects the World Bank\u2019s recognition of Zambia\u2019s potential and the capabilities of its people.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maimbo\u2019s role as Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning is a critical one for the World Bank. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing the bank\u2019s budget and financial management, as well as ensuring that its programs and projects are aligned with the bank\u2019s overall strategic goals. He will also be responsible for conducting performance reviews of the bank\u2019s operations and programs to ensure that they are meeting their intended objectives and outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maimbo\u2019s appointment comes at a time when the World Bank is working to address the significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy. His expertise and experience in financial management and policy analysis will be critical in helping the bank navigate these challenges and in ensuring that its programs and projects are effective in addressing the needs of developing countries.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo\u2019s appointment as the Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank is a major achievement for Zambia and a testament to his exceptional capabilities and extensive experience in the field of international development and banking. It is also a reflection of the World Bank\u2019s commitment to recognizing the potential and capabilities of individuals from developing countries and to ensuring that its programs and projects are effective in addressing the needs of the world\u2019s most vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of Dr. Maimbo as the Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank is expected to have a positive impact not only on Zambia but also on other African countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\">Zambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. In a major development, the World Bank has appointed a Zambian National, Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, as its Vice President for Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning. 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