Back to the roots: The farmer-entrepreneur from Palestine

On weekdays, you will find Laila Sbaih in Ramallah, the bustling political and economic centre of the West Bank, Palestine.

She is a veteran of the Palestinian civil service – 28 years and counting. Having spent the majority of her career with the Finance Ministry, she is currently with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. Her responsibilities entail aid management and development planning, ensuring alignment and shaping reform strategies for Palestine’s fragile economy.