Bulgaria, July 1 -- Starting today, Jason Pellmar becomes the World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Bulgaria, a position that will unify country-level leadership across the institution to better support the country's public and private sector priorities. This newly created position provides a single point of contact for access to the full breadth of World Bank Group products and services and will enhance the institutions' ability to address global challenges, and drive development with speed, efficiency, and impact. In Bulgaria, the World Bank Group works to support the government's efforts to enhance competitiveness and social inclusion, while developing a more sustainable model for economic growth. In September 2024, the World Bank G...