Nigeria, July 13 -- The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabah Arezki as Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, effective October 1, 2020.

Rabah Arezki, a citizen of Algeria, is currently the Chief Economist for Middle East and North Africa Region at the World Bank, a role he has held since 2017.

At the World Bank, he led the development of the bank's "moonshot approach" for the Middle East and Africa which aims to achieve full internet and digital payment connectivity. He championed the agenda on fair competition, data and transparency to empower and unlock the potential of the region's youth.

Prior to joining the World Bank, Mr Arezki wo...