Dr. Shamshad Akhtar

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar is a distinguished Pakistani banker and former finance minister, renowned for her leadership roles in both national and international financial institutions. She served as the 14th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to hold this position. Dr. Akhtar has also been the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Her extensive experience in economic policy and financial governance positions her as a valuable contributor to discussions on sustainable development and climate finance.