Dr Ndiamé Diop leads World Bank’s high-level strategic dialogue as well as the institution’s financial and technical and advisory programmes in Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
AS Malaysia pursues its goal of achieving high-income status, the nation confronts a spectrum of complex policy objectives. Key among these is fostering robust economic growth to elevate household incomes and expand the middle class. Simultaneously, Malaysia is tasked with addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
These critical priorities are highlighted in the 12th Malaysia Plan and the Madani Economy framework, necessitating substantial investments and mobilising public and private capital. Traditional economic policies have not fully addressed social development and justice. In Malaysia, Islamic finance has taken centre stage toward contributing to meaningful socioeconomic impact.
