VP of Economics and Private Sector Development at International Finance Corp, part of the World Bank Group (plus Peace Corps, book-lover, scuba diver, mom).
Washington, DC
Joined March 2012
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The @WorldBank launched the latest World Bank Enterprise Surveys—a key tool to uncover barriers firms face & inform diagnostics our operations. Explore the data ➡️ enterprisesurveys.org/en/ent… #WBES
1.2B young people across emerging economies will reach working age over the next decade but only about 420M jobs are expected to be created. Join the @WorldBank on April 22 for a conversation on creating pathways to more and better jobs. wrld.bg/otWZ50VuchW
We published a new #Bangladesh Country Private Sector Diagnostic (#CPSD) report, outlining key actions to attract private investment, create millions of jobs annually & spur sustainable growth.
Dive in: wrld.bg/NztG50VwAPt
The new edition of Changing Lives 2025 is here! The latest report showcases how @GAFSPfund Private Sector Window and @IFC_org are helping farmers access markets, finance, and innovative solutions to build resilience and boost productivity.
ifc.org/en/insights-reports/…
It was a pleasure moderating today’s powerful panel on the joint @IFC_org - @wb_research book, Financing Firm Growth, featuring experts from across various fields. See some takeaways of the discussion: linkedin.com/pulse/financing… #CapitalMarkets #IFCResearch
A new Emerging Market Insights article by @IFC_org economists shows how bringing more protein-rich foods to poorer countries can fight hunger, create jobs,and strengthen the agriculture industry. ➡️wrld.bg/2uin50Vo8Ov #IFCResearch
New data is challenging previous assumptions about how risky investments in #EmergingMarkets really are.
Read my latest analysis on @tinvestmentlab with @IFC_org @FedericoGalizia: wrld.bg/PyYM50VkFZo #GEMs #IFCResearch
The new @IFC_org & @WorldBank book on Financing Firm Growth is now available. Click to discover how #CapitalMarkets are driving #jobs in developing countries: wrld.bg/Y1QG50VgOaG #IFCResearch
A great launch of our #new @IFC_org, @WorldBank report ‘Financing Firm Growth’ at @PIIE, with special thanks to @MinFinLux for supporting the report.
Find out how strong #CapitalMarkets are impacting #jobs, #EconomicGrowth:
youtube.com/live/6kjLVQSc8FA…
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Strong #CapitalMarkets drive job creation, boost productivity, and fuel economic growth. Our latest research analyzes over 20,000 firms across 106 low- & middle-income countries, revealing real progress. More firms—especially small ones—are accessing the capital they need to expand, innovate, and create jobs. Learn more: wrld.bg/uxP250VhfhF #IFCResearch
Thrilled to join the @G20org Finance and Central Bank Deputies panel on the need for better coordination to scale up sustainable financing. More private sector involvement and clear policies are key to creating a predictable and enabling investment environment. #G20SouthAfrica
Thanks to our moderator Fundi Tshazibana, deputy governor of the @SAReserveBank and my fellow panelists for their insightful contributions: Mahmoud Mohieldin, Special Envoy from the UN; @mary_vilakazi, First Rand; @riouxremy, @AFD_France #G20SouthAfrica
During my recent trip to South Africa, I highlighted the importance of high-quality job creation in Africa. Read @TheSAnews article on my speech at the opening of the #B20SouthAfrica
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It was an honor to address the inaugural meeting of the #B20SouthAfrica in Cape Town on opportunities to attract private investment that can foster economic growth and transform lives across the continent.
#G20SouthAfrica
Some highlights from my speech:
🌍Africa's GDP projected to rise from 3% in 2024 to 4.4% in 2026.
👩💼+300M people will enter the workforce
📶Internet bandwidth projected to increase sixfold by 2027.
💰More funding for tech startups can drive innovation and economic growth.
Africa's growing population and economic activity will require a major expansion in the energy system and is necessary to facilitate the opportunities above. The #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit is a key milestone in addressing the ga⚡️ #G20SouthAfrica
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Keynote Address by Susan M. Lund
Day 2 of #B20SouthAfrica continues with insights from Susan M. Lund, Vice President, Economics & Private Sector Development, IFC.
#GlobalBusiness #EconomicInnovation #SustainableGrowth
I am in Cape Town this week at the @G20org. I’m excited to participate in the B20 meeting with business leaders and at the Finance and Central Bank deputies meeting on sustainable finance. #G20SouthAfrica
As part of my visit, I met with the #Switzerland Ambassador to #SouthAfrica Mirko Manzoni to discuss the great partnership between @IFC_org and @SwissDevCoop. SECO is one of IFC’s biggest partners, and we look forward to deepening our work together in #SouthAfrica and beyond.
Inspiring visit to an @edgebuildings-certified affordable housing development in #SouthAfrica, financed by @Nedbank & @IFC_org. It benefited from the UK-IFC’s Market Accelerator for Green Construction Program.
#Blendedfinance can make a difference for sustainable economic growth.
