The World Bank Group has appointed Stefano Mocci as its new Country Manager for Namibia, effective 1 July 2026.
In his new role, Mocci will oversee the World Bank Group’s operations in Namibia across the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
He will work closely with the Namibian government, private sector, civil society and development partners to advance the institution’s development priorities.
Mocci said he takes up the position at a critical stage in Namibia’s development journey.
“I am honoured to take up this role at an important moment for Namibia, as the country implements NDP6 and pursues its development priorities across sectors. Guided by our Country Partnership Framework, a closely aligned Bank Group approach will help us support projects and advance the jobs agenda for inclusive and sustainable prosperity for the people of Namibia,” he said.
The World Bank Group said it is working with public and private sector partners to strengthen government’s capacity to design and implement policy in strategic sectors, improve the private sector’s ability to create jobs and generate income, and promote greener, more resilient and inclusive economic growth.
Before his appointment to Namibia, Mocci served as the World Bank Group’s Country Manager for Fiji and the South Pacific, and previously as the World Bank’s Country Manager for Papua New Guinea.
He has also held senior operational positions in the Middle East and North Africa, overseeing the World Bank’s programmes in the West Bank and Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
An Italian national, Mocci brings more than 20 years of experience with the World Bank Group, having worked across Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific.
Before joining the institution, he served as a governance programme officer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
