Global Development + Finance Stories
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Behind—and Beyond—the Spreadsheet
For my most recent work, I told the human stories behind the World Bank Group’s support of emerging economies — writing features that show how projects, financing, and other services transform lives and jump-start markets.
The stories resonated. Several pieces earned top industry recognition from The Anthem Awards (created by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences). Others supported World Bank Group priority campaigns and ranked among the World Bank Group's most widely viewed web content. Many stories were cross-posted by the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, government ministries, partner organizations, and regional media outlets.
Stories span sectors such as infrastructure and energy, climate, agribusiness and food security, gender, manufacturing, pharma and health, technology, and education.
In other roles over nearly 16 years at the World Bank Group, I wrote and edited for flagship publications such as the IFC Insights monthly newsletter, the World Bank's weekly newsletter, and Handshake, the World Bank’s quarterly journal on public-private partnerships. I also produced more than 200 stories on development finance initiatives for the "Impact at IFC" series. Other assignments included writing case studies, blog posts, and web copy, and contributing to whitepapers, policy publications, annual reports, infographics, and video and podcast scripts.
All of these positions required the ability to grasp new sectors quickly, sensitivity to high-level corporate politics and personalities, and a collaborative mindset. I coordinated closely with internal staff, government officials, multimedia professionals, and prominent external partners. My teams trusted me to interview some of the world's most influential thinkers: Barbadian Prime Minister the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley; former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer; development economist Sir Paul Collier; former Unilever CEO Paul Polman; and senior United Nations officials.
Meet the Women Sowing Senegal’s Future
Women in Senegal are reinventing rice farming techniques to confront climate change and ensure food security. Through entrepreneurship and activism, they are reinventing themselves, too.
Côte d’Ivoire Nears Universal Access to Electricity
Flexible financing helps low-income households and communities afford electrical meters, boosting small businesses and families’ quality of life.
This Egyptian Grocery Chain Feeds Regional Needs
As the discount supermarket Kazyon expands to Morocco and beyond, it plans to create tens of thousands of jobs for local workers.
Investing in Mongolia's Women Entrepreneurs
Women own two-thirds of Mongolia’s small- and medium-sized businesses. Here, three women entrepreneurs describe how financing that targets women-owned businesses has helped their companies grow.
Inclusive Hiring Opens Doors in Latin America
New IFC recruitment initiative broadens opportunities for Afro-descendants
From Field to Factory: Mongolia’s Cashmere Production Goes Green
How Mongolia’s first green bond is building a more climate-friendly cashmere industry
5 Lessons from an Accidental Activist
When Korka Diaw started growing rice, she never imagined she'd become an advocate for Senegal's women farmers. Three decades later, she runs a 16,000-member organization and participates in national discussions on women's economic empowerment.
Rebuilding Lives in Brazil
Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants from Latin America, the Caribbean, and around the world are reestablishing themselves in Brazil. An innovative housing and employment program in São Paulo, implemented with private sector support, offers a model for inclusion.
Mexico's Blueprint for Green Buildings
By reimagining the design, construction, and operation of buildings, a sustainable housing developer reduces greenhouse emissions while creating investment opportunities–and a better quality of life for families.
Yemeni Company Feeds Millions Despite Relentless Challenges
Private sector support yields innovative long-term funding during an unfolding, complex crisis.
Barbados’ Blueprint for Climate Resilience
Unpredictable weather events are reshaping the future of small states and island nations. Barbados’ technology-focused, data-driven response to climate change can help strengthen its resilience—and can be adapted for wider use.
Home, Green Home
With temperatures rising every year, more Indians are building climate-friendly, energy-efficient houses to stay cool and reduce carbon emissions.
The Creative Economy Takes Center Stage
Digital platforms connect artists, artisans, musicians, and filmmakers with a global audience—driving growth in emerging economies.
Inside Africa’s Push to Make its Own Medicines
Regional pharma manufacturing hubs can expand the availability of drugs, lower costs, and strengthen local health systems