
Mari Elka Pangestu
@mari_pangestu
Indonesian economist and former @WorldBank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships and Minister of Trade in Indonesia.
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https://www.worldbank.org/ 20-02-2013 07:57:07
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Thank you Bjørg Sandkjær, State Secretary for Int'l Development of Norway, for great discussions on the need to scale impact to fight growing poverty and global challenges such as climate change.




My deepest sympathies are with the people of Türkiye and Syria affected by the devastating earthquake. The World Bank Group will move quickly to support those affected.

Glad to be with Tharman Shanmugaratnam Henk Ovink World Meteorological Organization Saroj Kumar Jha at today's important discussion on water storage. Green inclusive and resilient development needs to be anchored in more approaches to water storage. wrld.bg/lEyp50ML4CE


As some countries put up barriers to global trade with reshoring efforts, new opportunities have arisen for developing countries. What are they? Feb. 14 | 10:30 – 12:00pm ET Mari Elka Pangestu is joined by Anabel Gonzalez of WTO and others to discuss. wrld.bg/tLAL50MNxjc


Big boost to economic development if African firms can easily join regional and global supply chains. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement is changing the game: 🌍 54 countries 🧑🏿🤝🧑🏿 1.3B people 💰 $3.4 trillion GDP Mari Elka Pangestu blog: wrld.bg/PAt450MPSjx

Good substantive discussion with Adam Posen today on the dangers of increased protectionism and the importance of trade facilitation during the World Bank and Peterson Institute event on how developing countries can leverage trade. Video: wrld.bg/TtLo50MSc5B



To accelerate gender equality, we must promote and deliver change. The World Bank's #GenderStrategyUpdate focuses on women’s empowerment and leadership through innovation and mobilization of collective action to enact policies and change norms. Learn more: wrld.bg/APm050N0BMH


Making a difference in people's lives has always motivated me. Serving the last three years as World Bank Managing Director, Development Policy & Partnerships has been an honor and a privilege. (1/2)
