Akihiko Nishio — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Vice President, Development Finance (DFi) at The World Bank
Led the IDA20 replenishment, securing a record $93 billion package
Over 30 years of experience in international development
Holds an M. Phil. in development from Cambridge University
Earned a B.A. in economics from Hitotsubashi University

Biography

Akihiko Nishio is the Vice President of Development Finance (DFi) at The World Bank. In this role, he oversees the strategic mobilization of the Bank's resources, which include the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), alongside a diverse trust fund portfolio.