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Makhtar Diop was born on 1960-06- in Dakar, Senegal, is a Senegalese economist. Discover Makhtar Diop's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
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1960-06- |
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Dakar, Senegal |
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Senegal
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Makhtar Diop Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Makhtar Diop height not available right now. We will update Makhtar Diop's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Makhtar Diop Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Makhtar Diop worth at the age of 64 years old? Makhtar Diop’s income source is mostly from being a successful economist. He is from Senegal. We have estimated Makhtar Diop's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Makhtar Sop Diop (born June 1960 in Dakar) is a Senegalese economist and politician who has been serving as the managing director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) since 2021, making him the first African to hold the position.
Between 1986 and 1993, Diop was technical advisor to the Senegalese Ministry of Economy and Finance.
From 1997 to 2000, he worked for the International Monetary Fund as an economist.
In April 2000, Diop was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance in the second government of Prime Minister Moustapha Niasse, and remained in this position until May 2001.
During the period, Diop chaired the Council of Ministers of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
During his time in office, Diop initiated a restructuring of the Customs and modernization of the Treasury.
He launched Senegal’s first "Sovereign Debt Credit Rating" with Standard and Poor’s and played a role in the merger and the Omega Plan MRAP which led to NEPAD.
He joined the World Bank in 2001 and served as vice president for Africa between 2012 and 2018 and as vice president for Infrastructure from 2018 to 2021.
On March 1, 2021, Diop was named managing director and Executive Vice President of the International Finance Corporation, a sister organization of the World Bank.
Diop completed his postgraduate studies in economics at the University of Warwick and the University of Nottingham (UK), in Macroeconomics and Econometrics.
He also earned a master's degree in finance in Paris, France.
In June 2023, Mr. Diop received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ottawa.
Diop began his career as a financial analyst and authorized agent for the Union of Senegalese Banks (USB), in Dakar.
Since October 2001, Diop has been working for the World Bank.
He was Country Director for Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea; Sector Director for Finance, Private Sector and Infrastructure for Latin America and the Caribbean; Director of Operations and Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean; and Country Director for Brazil (2009 – 2012).
The World Bank's Country Partnership Strategy (2012-2015) for Brazil was developed under Diop's leadership.
On May 1, 2012, Diop was appointed by World Bank President Robert Zoellick as the institution's vice president for Africa, responsible for Sub-Saharan countries.
For six years, he oversaw the delivery of $70 billion to Sub-Saharan Africa to help tackle development challenges.
In 2015, he received the Regents’ Lectureship Award from the University of California, Berkeley.
On July 1, 2018, he was appointed vice president for Infrastructure.
He is in charge of the World Bank portfolio for Energy & Extractives, Transport, Digital Development, Infrastructure Finance, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and Guarantees.
On March 1, 2021, Diop was named Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, a sister organization of the World Bank.
Diop has been named one of the 100 most influential Africans in the world by various magazines.
