Where did Makhtar Diop go to school?

Makhtar Diop studied at University of Warwick (Master of Science - MSc, Economics); University of Nottingham (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Economics); University of Ottawa (Doctor Honoris Causa, Social Sciences).

Makhtar Diop

Investor

Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) at International Finance Corporation

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Makhtar Diop has served as Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation since March 2021, focusing on private sector-led development in emerging markets, with priorities including infrastructure, digital economy, healthcare, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and climate resilience. He previously held roles as the World Bank's Vice President for Infrastructure (2018–2021) and Vice President for Africa, and earlier served as Senegal's Minister of Economy and Finance, in addition to positions at the IMF and in banking. He holds economics degrees from the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham in England.

Invests in

Climate TechEnergyFintechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Experience

IFC - International Finance CorporationManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
The World BankVice President for Infrastructure2018 — 2021Washington, District Of Columbia
The World BankVice-President Africa Region2012 — 2018Washington DC-Baltimore Area
The World BankDirector for Brazil2009 — 2012
The World BankDirector of Operations and Strategy - Latin America and Caribbean2006 — 2009
The World BankDirector Finance Infrastructure and Private Sector- Latin America and Caribbean2005 — 2006
The World BankDirector Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Capacity Building18Strategy4Strategic Planning2International Development61Public Policy24Economic Policy24Development Economics21Economics40Economic Development30Africa42International Relations25Latin America4

+8 more

MacroeconomicsPublic/private PartnershipsEmerging MarketsNGOsInternational EconomicsSustainable DevelopmentPublic-private PartnershipsPolicy Analysis

Languages English · French · Portuguese · Wolof

Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application — MIT Sloan Executive Education
MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy — MIT Sloan Executive Education

From Makhtar's professional profile.

Colleagues at International Finance Corporation

Aaron Pollock

Partner at SWaN & Legend Venture Partners

Adele Teh

Investor at Openspace Capital Pte. Ltd.

Alfonso García Mora

Regional Vice President, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at International Finance Corporation

Dayle Hogg

Operating Executive at Abingworth

Dr. Amit N. Thakker

Africa Healthcare Adviser at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)

Elena Bourganskaia

Vice President, Strategy and Operations Support at International Finance Corporation

Ethiopis Tafara

Regional Vice President, Africa at International Finance Corporation

Federico Galizia

IFC Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at International Finance Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Makhtar Diop?: Makhtar Diop has served as Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation since March 2021, focusing on private sector-led development in emerging markets, with priorities including infrastructure, digital economy, healthcare, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and climate resilience. He previously held roles as the World Bank's Vice President for Infrastructure (2018–2021) and Vice President for Africa, and earlier served as Senegal's Minister of Economy and Finance, in addition to positions at the IMF and in banking. He holds economics degrees from the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham in England.
Where does Makhtar Diop work?: Makhtar Diop is Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) at International Finance Corporation.
What does Makhtar Diop invest in?: Makhtar Diop invests in Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
Where did Makhtar Diop go to school?: Makhtar Diop studied at University of Warwick (Master of Science - MSc, Economics); University of Nottingham (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Economics); University of Ottawa (Doctor Honoris Causa, Social Sciences).