Mahmoud Mohieldin, born on 15 January 1965 in Egypt, is the World Bank Group’s Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations, and Partnerships. He previously served as Corporate Secretary, President’s Special Envoy and Managing Director. Prior to joining the World Bank, he was Minister of Investment of Egypt from 2004 until 2010. Dr. Mohieldin also served on several Boards of Directors in the Central Bank of Egypt and the corporate sector. He was a member of the Commission on Growth and Development and selected a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum in 2005. His professional experience extends into the academic arena as a Professor of Economics at Cairo University and as a Visiting Professor at renowned Universities. He also served as Member of the Board of several universities in Egypt and held senior positions in national and regional research centers and think tanks. He has authored numerous publications and articles in leading journals in the fields of economics, finance and development in English and Arabic.
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