CARIBBEAN-World Bank appoints new division director for the Caribbean.

WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank has appointed the German-born Dr. Achim Fock, who most recently served as country manager for Zambia, as the new Division Director for the Caribbean.

“In this role, Mr. Fock will lead the Bank’s strategic engagement and the operational portfolio across Caribbean countries, overseeing lending, analytical and advisory work and trust funds aimed at advancing sustainable and resilient development across the region,” the World Bank said in a statement.

It said that Fock brings more than 25 years of World Bank experience to this role, having most recently served as country manager for Zambia, where he held responsibility for portfolio management and client engagement.

Previously, he served as operations manager for Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. He has also worked as Manager of the Development Effectiveness Unit for South Asia and as a Senior Economist across multiple countries in Africa, East Asia, and Eastern Europe.

“In his new capacity as Division Director for the Caribbean, Fock will be responsible for directing the World Bank’s programs across the Caribbean, strengthening partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, and helping countries navigate the complex development challenges they face, including enabling jobs and growth in key economic sectors, supporting the energy transition and, strengthening 360° resilience through boosting disaster risk preparedness and financing, advancing resilience infrastructure and increasing economic resilience,” the Washington-based financial institution said.