Afsaneh Beschloss on Her Time at the World Bank

The transcript outlines a professional journey from Oxford to Morgan Guarantee, and then to the World Bank. The speaker discusses their passion for economic development, leading to a role at the World Bank where they became treasurer. They managed significant financial assets and led initiatives in the Energy Department, focusing on transitioning from coal to natural gas and investing in renewable energy projects like solar and wind in emerging markets.

What motivated the speaker to apply to the World Bank?

• A desire to work in finance

• A passion for economic development and social impact

• An offer from JP Morgan

• A recommendation from a friend

What was the approximate value of the World Bank's balance sheet when the speaker was treasurer?

• 200 billion

• 100 billion

• 50 billion

• 300 billion

Which department did the speaker choose to work in at the World Bank?

• Finance Department

• Human Resources Department

• Energy Department

• Legal Department

What was one of the initial energy projects the speaker worked on?

• Investing in hydropower

• Investing in nuclear energy

• Investing in natural gas

• Investing in coal

Which countries did the World Bank collaborate with for early investments in solar and wind?

• Nordic countries

• South American countries

• Asian countries

• African countries