MALABO, December 9, 2025 - The World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Juan Diego Alonso as World Bank Group Resident Representative for the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Mr. Alonso's appointment is part of WBG ongoing efforts to unify leadership at the country level to deliver even stronger social and economic impact to communities and countries.
Mr. Alonso, who will be based in Malabo, will represent the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
In his new role, Mr. Alonso's priorities will include strengthening partnerships with government, private sector, civil society, and development partners to advance Equatorial Guinea's development agenda; supporting the design and implementation of country engagement programs; and leading and coordinating the WBG country team, while fostering collaboration across the institutions.
An Argentinian national, Mr. Alonso joined the WBG in 2006 and has held leadership and technical positions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean including Senior Country Officer (Representative) for the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Senior Economist for Global Education Operations in the Education Global Practice. He holds a Ph.D. from Teachers College (Columbia University), a master's degree from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and a bachelor's degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de los Buenos Aires.
Mr. Alonso brings extensive experience in country strategy development, macroeconomic and social sector analysis, and multi-stakeholder partnership building. He will play a key role in advancing shared WBG priorities in Equatorial Guinea, including inclusive growth, private sector development, human capital strengthening, and resilience-building.
"I'm delighted to head the first ever WBG in-country representation since the Republic of Equatorial Guinea joined the first of the institutions of our Group (IBRD, 1970). With a clear mandate to support the Government of Equatorial Guinea in its efforts to reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity in a livable planet, I believe our presence here can make a difference. I look forward to working with many development partners already in the country to help create opportunities for all Equatoguineans" said Juan Diego Alonso.
