(Current Affairs For SSC Exams) In The News, Dec. 2012 - Onno Ruhl

In The News

December 2012

Topic : Onno Ruhl

World Bank appointed Onno Ruhl a Dutch National to be the country director for India on 10 September 2012. He will replace the retiring N Roberto Zagha in October 2012. His appointment at this post will help the bank to formulate and implement developmental programs and steps in the nation.

About Onno Ruhl

1. Onno Ruhl holds a post graduate degree (MSc) in Economics from University of Amsterdam

2. He joined World Bank in the year 1993 and due to his potential leadership skills and strong experience in finance and operations; he held several positions in Asia and Africa.

3. He has served World Bank as its director for Nigeria and a country manager for Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

4. Prior to his joining to World Bank in 1993, Ruhl served the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Netherlands

5. He has served the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) as an Alternate Executive Director on the Board

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