Ambassador Speaker Series

Education City Youth Dialogue with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga

Name: Education City Youth Dialogue with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga
Start: 2026-01-25T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-25T18:45:00+00:00

Jobs as the Engine of Growth, Opportunity, and Stability

January 25, 2026 @ 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Auditorium, Ground Floor, Georgetown University Qatar

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About

Ajay Banga is the President of the World Bank Group, beginning his five-year term on June 2, 2023. He stepped into the role with a clear mandate: to transform the 80-year-old institution into a faster, more efficient, and more impactful partner in development.

Please join us for this discussion moderated by Moza Al-Hajri, GU-Q Class of 2026 and QatarDebate Ambassador

Speakers

Ajay Banga, Moza Al-Hajri

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