Alex Sienaert
Alex Sienaert serves as the World Bank's Lead Economist for Nigeria, focusing on the nation's economic policies and their implications for growth and job creation. He emphasizes the importance of structural reforms in achieving inclusive growth and has been a vocal advocate for the private sector's role in driving employment, while the public sector concentrates on essential services and infrastructure.
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The World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Mr Alex Sienaert, said that despite strong revenue gains recorded in 2024, Nigeria’s 2025 budget assumptions remain optimistic.
Nigeria Budget 2025: IMF Warns of Crisis
Nigeria· 2025-07-03
Alex Sienaert is the World Bank Lead Economist for Nigeria.
CBN policies may lower inflation to 22.1% – W’BankNigeria· 2025-05-13
The World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Mr Alex Sienaert, said that despite strong revenue gains recorded in 2024, Nigeria’s 2025 budget assumptions remain optimistic and may prove difficult to meet.
FG, W’Bank at odds over funding strategyNigeria· 2025-05-13
Alex Sienaert is the World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria.
Economic reforms boosted govt revenue to N31tn – World BankNigeria· 2025-05-13