Secretariat

The Secretariat carries out the mission of the GFDRR and manages its day-to-day operations. The GFDRR Secretariat provides an annual report on GFDRR activities to the Consultative Group through the Consultative Group Chair. It is housed at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. Professional staff of the GFDRR Secretariat is recruited internationally based on relevant expertise following World Bank recruitment rules. The Program Manager and Head of the Secretariat is Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha , who leads a team of dedicated Experts in Washington DC, Brussels, and Geneva.

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