Diletta Doretti Named World Bank Group Head for El Salvador

Doretti now oversees the World Bank Group’s three core arms in the country: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. By consolidating these roles, the institution aims to synchronize public project financing with private investment and risk-management tools to better align with national development priorities.

"El Salvador has a unique opportunity to accelerate job creation, strengthen its human capital, and attract the investment needed to support more inclusive and resilient growth," Doretti stated. She plans to coordinate closely with government officials and private sector leaders to improve local living standards.

The World Bank Group maintains a significant footprint in the region, with a US$2.4 billion active public sector portfolio spanning critical sectors like healthcare, energy, and transportation. Complementing this, the IFC has committed US$400 million to private enterprise development. Doretti brings over two decades of institutional experience to these efforts, having previously served as the Group’s Representative for Guyana and Suriname. An Italian national with degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Florence, she will now direct the intersection of financial support and economic policy in El Salvador.