The World Bank has appointed Achim Fock as Division Director for the Caribbean, according to Antigua News Room. In the role, Fock will lead the Bank's strategic engagement and operational portfolio across Caribbean nations, overseeing lending, analytical and advisory work, and trust funds aimed at advancing sustainable and resilient development throughout the region.
Fock brings more than 25 years of World Bank experience to the position. He most recently served as Country Manager for Zambia, where he held responsibility for portfolio management and client engagement. Prior to that, he served as Operations Manager for Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, and previously as Operations Manager for Vietnam. He has also worked as Manager of the Development Effectiveness Unit for South Asia and as a Senior Economist across multiple countries in Africa, East Asia, and Eastern Europe.
In his new capacity, Fock will direct the World Bank's programs across the Caribbean, strengthen partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, and help countries navigate complex development challenges. These include enabling jobs and growth in key economic sectors, supporting the energy transition, and strengthening 360° resilience through improved disaster risk preparedness and financing, resilience infrastructure, and increased economic resilience.
Fock holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics, along with Master's degrees in Agricultural Science and Agricultural Economics, and a post-graduate diploma in European Integration and International Economics.
