Remarks at the Launch of Somalia Drought Impact Needs Assessment

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Today marks a milestone in Somalia’s trajectory: For the first time in three decades we believe we have a comprehensive development analysis that offers an exit from a terrible cycle of repeated drought in Somalia — a pathway to peace, stability, and resilience.   Remarks (as Prepared) by Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior […]

Mahmoud Mohieldin on Culture and Development

Thursday, November 30, 2017 To preserve our civilization, we need to listen to lessons of history and culture. Drawing on collective wisdom will help us rebuild better and smarter, to safeguard our precious cultural heritage, so that — together — we can build a world that is more peaceful, prosperous, and more secure.   On […]

SPEECHES & TRANSCRIPTS Speech by World Bank Group Senior Vice President Mahmoud Mohieldin: “Global Sustainable Transport Conference”

Saturday, November 26, 2016 publisher: www.worldbank.org Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations and Partnerships Mahmoud MohieldinGlobal Sustainable Transport ConferenceAshgabat, Turkmenistan   Mr. Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General of UN-DESA, and Mr. Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It’s an honor to be here in Ashgabat representing President Jim Kim […]

“Together for a Sustainable Future: towards achieving the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals”

Monday, November 21, 2016 publisher: www.worldbank.org Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations and PartnershipsKeynote Speech at UNIDO’s 50th AnniversaryVienna, Austria   Good morning Excellencies and distinguished guests. It’s an honor to be here with you on the 50th anniversary of UNIDO. I would like to express my gratitude to Director […]

Speech by World Bank Group Senior Vice President Mahmoud Mohieldin: Towards Transformative Economic Growth and Regional Integration in Africa

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 publisher: www.worldbank.org My thanks and appreciation to the organizers of this High-Level Forum, The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, The African Union and the Government of Sweden. Today, I would like to talk about how the World Bank Group and our development partners can work together with African governments and […]