Honors & Awards

  • Vice President Team Awards in 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2022, World Bank.

  • Team Excellence Award in 2017 from the Regional Vice President, World Bank.

  • Good Practice Award in 2015 from the Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank.

  • Knowledge Management Team Award in 2013, South Asia Vice Presidential Unit, World Bank.

  • Leadership Recognition Award in 2010, Alumni Leadership Conference, Harvard University.

  • Award of Excellence in 2007 from the World Bank Africa Region for the preparation of the Horn of Africa regional HIV/AIDS project.

  • Medal of “Officer of the Independence” of the National Order in 2006 from the President of the Republic of Djibouti for contributions to improvements in the health sector in Djibouti.

  • Award of Excellence in 2004 from the World Bank Middle East and North Africa Region.

  • Fellowship Award in 1990 from the Institute for Social and Economic Policy in the Middle East, Harvard University.