World Bank to Washington DC

Attendees

World Bank TripThe World Bank Group held an HBCU Summer Institute in Washington DC on June 4-9, 2023. Participants learned about the functions, projects, and activities of the World Bank Group and conducted a research project on an area of their choosing. Some of these topics included Infrastructure, Governance, Inclusive Institutions, Empowerment, Fragility, Conflict, Violence, Forced Displacement, Social Inclusion, and Research & Evaluation. 

From left to right:

Mustapha Olawuni is a graduate student from TSU working in association with Matthew Blair Ph.D's lab.

Dr. Matthew Blair is a research professor at TSU and was the selected faculty member to guide the TSU trip.

Joel Deserve is a computer science student at TSU working with Dr. Blair's lab on website organization and design.

Tigist is a member of the World Bank Group and provided valuable information to assist with our research project.

 


Pictures

 World Bank Trip

World Bank Picture Dr. Blair and Mustapha at World Bank
Mustapha Olawuni with World Bank President Joel Deserve with World Bank President
Dr. Blair receiving virtual award at World Bank World Bank Trip Members Outside the White House