In the realm of development interventions, where efforts aim towards addressing multifaceted challenges such as poverty alleviation and infrastructure development, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) plays a pivotal role. Recently, the IDB updated its Environmental and Social Policy Framework, emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive and prosperous societies … [Read more...] about Why Assessing Contextual Risks Matters: How Understanding the Context Contributes to the Effectiveness of Operations
Christel Saab
Christel Saab is the Chief of the IDB’s Environmental and Social Risk Management Unit in the Office of Risk Management. The Unit provides oversight and quality assurance of environmental, climate change, disaster, biodiversity, social, and governance risks throughout the project lifecycle and at the portfolio level. Christel has over 20 years of experience in socioeconomic development, ESG & climate change risk management, portfolio management, and innovation in different international organizations (MDB, NGO & private sector). She holds a Master's in Economics and Public Administration from the University of Bordeaux IV, France, as well as Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas, USA. She is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI and has been part of the Emerging Women Leaders Program of the IDB and the Emerging Leaders Program of the OECD.