David Sislen

@M_Hoodh The World Bank is NOT closing its office or changing its engagement in Maldives. We are just consolidating communications channels. We remain wholly committed to supporting Maldives in its development agenda.

World Bank Maldives social accounts closed. A signal of winding down WB offices/operations in Maldives?

I had an insightful meeting with @DavidSislen, Country Director for @WorldBankNepal. @WFP and the @WorldBankGroup share a long history of collaboration, partnering with governments to strengthen social protection systems, nutrition, resilience and food security. Together, we can align strategies and resources to scale solutions that deliver lasting, sustainable impact. In Nepal, resilient safety nets, effecive disaster risk management, locally led digital innovations, and employment-focused value chains are essential. @WFP_Nepal looks forward to deepening collaboration with the World Bank to advance shared goals for communities across the country, especially for young people.

@Diop_IFC @wyntonmarsalis AMAZING!!!

As #BlackHistoryMonth approaches in the US, I’m delighted to share my conversation with jazz legend @wyntonmarsalis—on honoring tradition through music, and why culture is not a luxury, but a foundation for dignity, education, and community. From the jazz clubs of New Orleans to stages across Africa and beyond, his journey embodies the enduring power of Black artistry. wrld.bg/wmzV50Y5xTZ @jazzdotorg

Announcing the results of the World Bank’s #GRADE assessment of the damage from the devastating #cyclone #ditwah in #srilanka. documents.worldbank.org/en/publication…

Nepal’s greatest barrier to economic growth isn’t a lack of resources, but the untapped potential of its people which is being held back by inadequate investment in education, healthcare, and skills, writes @DavidSislen of the World Bank. nepalitimes.com/opinion/invest…

Jobs & the economy, @WorldBank Group’s priorities under the #Nepal Country Partnership Framework & what it will take to drive Nepal’s sustainable growth - World Bank Country Division Director, David Sislen discusses these & more in this podcast: ▶️ youtu.be/aACzotLJrQU?si…

🤝 Proud to see our sectoral collaboration with @WorldBankNepal deepening — from tourism to clean air and digital development. By leveraging our shared expertise and local knowledge, we’re creating meaningful impact for Nepal’s future. 🇨🇭🇳🇵 #DevelopmentPartnerships

Very proud to speak with one of #SriLanka's leading business magazines @lmd_lk, representing @WorldBank. While there are challenges ahead, I'm extremely excited about Sri Lanka's future and continuing to support 🇱🇰 and its people in achieving their goals: wrld.bg/tYuQ50UfwIB

Honored to meet His Excellency @anuradisanayake and reaffirm @WorldBank’s continued commitment to supporting #SriLanka.We signed a $200M second development policy operation to support economic reforms that aim to improve governance, enhance growth & protect the poor & vulnerable.

What a wonderful weekend visit to the incredible #bhaktapur #durbar square to explore the incredible #cultural #heritage of #nepal with my daughter!

As more frequent and intense negative shocks hit #SouthAsia, countries need to rethink social protection to protect the poor and vulnerable but also help people recover from shocks and realize opportunities. Read more in my new blog: wrld.bg/qRn350SyQXb

I am in #Maldives on my first visit where I met @MoFmv Minister Hon. Dr. Mohamed Shafeeq, and senior officials from @MMA_Maldives and development partners. I appreciate the reform efforts and look forward to our continued engagement and collaboration for a prosperous future.

Very productive dialogue with #SriLanka's State Minister of Finance @ShehanSema and @WorldBankNepal. Sri Lanka’s return to macro stability is a significant achievement. We discussed how to sustain this progress in the years to come.

Great meeting again with 🇱🇰 President @RW_UNP I congratulated him on the recent progress with external debt restructuring and restoration of economic stability. The return to sustained growth will require new investments and continued reforms. Assured him of @WorldBank’s support.

It is a pleasure to be in #SriLanka to introduce the @WorldBankNepal’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal & Sri Lanka, David Sislen to government and key partners. I am confident that our seven decades of partnership with Sri Lanka will be strengthened under his leadership.

Namaste! Ayubowan! Assalaamu alaikum! I am honored to take up my new role as the @WorldBank Country Director for #Maldives, #Nepal & #SriLanka from today, July 1, 2024, based out of the beautiful city of #Kathmandu. worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

I loved the opportunity to reflect on how #idaworks can support #resilience, #crisis #preparedness, and #risk #reduction for #latinamerica and the #caribbean incl through @the_IDB and @WorldBank platform for resilience in the Caribbean. @WBG_Cities @WBCaribbean @BancoMundialLAC

Wonderful joining @bjerde_anna in discussions with the authorities in #nepal about their #green #energy #transition.

Good discussion with @BarshamanPun1 on Nepal’s green energy agenda. I reaffirmed the commitment of the @WorldBank to supporting the government's ambitions.