Financing of World Bank EDO Advisors

Switzerland represents a group of nine countries on the 25-seat Board of Directors of the World Bank Group (WBG), which is in charge of the oversight and policy decisions on WBG operations. The Swiss-led constituency employs Advisors who assist the Swiss Executive Director in his work. Not all these Advisors are financed by the WBG.

This intervention finances three Advisor positions from the constituencies’ Central Asian countries. These Advisors acquire invaluable knowledge during their tenure at the Executive Director’s Office (EDO), which increases capacity in their home countries upon their return. The EDO benefits from additional manpower in managing Board business. The contribution helps to secure the permanent seat of Switzerland in the WBG Board, a clear Swiss interest. 

Outcome 1: The Swiss seat at the WBG Board is maintained.

Outcome 2: The Swiss position within the WBG is strengthened thanks to the work of the EDO.

Risultati principali attesi:  

• Improved effectiveness and efficiency of EDO
• Improved bilateral relationships for Switzerland with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

Risultati fasi precedenti:   The Swiss-led constituency and the permanent seat at the WBG Board is maintained. The financed Advisors performed as expected.