Abdishakur Jama is an accomplished professional with expertise in finance and economics. Born and raised in Somalia, Jama studied at the University of Nairobi in Kenya, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He later continued his education at the University of Leicester in England, where he received a Master's in Business Administration.

Jama has accumulated over 15 years of experience in finance working with various organizations. He began his career as a financial manager at a private company in Somalia. Later, he worked as a financial analyst with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nairobi. He then moved to the United States, where he worked for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. for over a decade. During his tenure at the World Bank, he served as a senior financial management specialist in different units.

Jama has also played a key role in designing and implementing World Bank-funded projects in various countries such as Uganda, South Sudan, and Yemen. He has vast experience in financial management, risk management, and project management. Jama is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Jama has written several publications on financial management, corporate governance, and public financial management topics. He is a frequent speaker on finance and economics topics and has presented at various conferences around the world.