Maria Correia

Maria Correia is a prominent figure in the fields of development and gender issues, currently serving as the Sector Manager for the South Asia Region at the World Bank. She has been with the World Bank since 1994 and has held various positions across different regions, including Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Her expertise lies in gender and development, particularly focusing on youth issues and men at risk. Notable publications she has co-authored include The Other Half of Gender and Caribbean Youth Development. Recently, her work has also concentrated on conflict and fragile states, managing significant programs such as the Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program in Central Africa, which successfully reintegrated around 350,000 ex-combatants into their communities.1

In addition to her role at the World Bank, Maria Correia is the founder of WEvolve-Global, an organization aimed at fostering international visibility and development solutions for businesses. WEvolve-Global focuses on creating seamless experiences for companies seeking to evolve through innovative strategies and sustainable practices.23 The organization emphasizes a commitment to process excellence and inclusivity in its operations.

Maria Correia's extensive experience in international development, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit in founding WEvolve-Global, positions her as a significant contributor to both global development initiatives and business innovation.