Saroj Kumar Jha
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| Born | India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | IIT Kanpur (B.Tech) |
| Alma mater | IIT Kanpur |
| Occupation | Development Economist, Senior Director at World Bank |
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| Known for | Leading the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Group |
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| Website | worldbank.org profile |
Saroj Kumar Jha is a globally respected Indian development economist and international civil servant. He currently serves as the Senior Director of the Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Group at the World Bank Group, leading efforts to promote peace and resilience in crisis-affected regions.[1] With a career spanning over two decades, he has played critical roles in the reconstruction of conflict-impacted economies such as Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.[2]
Early Life and Education
Saroj Kumar Jha was born in India and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur).[3] His early academic foundation in engineering played a significant role in shaping his analytical approach to development challenges.
Career
Jha began his professional journey in India before transitioning to the international development sector. At the World Bank, he has held various senior leadership roles, including Country Director for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Iran. In 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Director of the FCV Group, where he leads global policy and operational work on fragility, conflict, and violence.[4][5]
Notable Works
Saroj Kumar Jha is known for his strategic leadership in fragile and conflict-affected environments. He was instrumental in managing the World Bank’s financial and strategic support for crisis-hit countries and pioneered innovative responses to development in contexts of violence and instability. His experience and insight are frequently cited in global policy discussions on fragility and development.[2]
Awards
While no individual awards have been publicly listed, Jha's leadership and work have been widely recognized through his continued appointments to top-tier positions within the World Bank. His service has been profiled in global media for shaping responses to modern development challenges in fragile states.[5]
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References
- ↑ Saroj Kumar Jha . In World Bank . Retrieved 29 July 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Saroj Kumar Jha . In Devpolicy.org . Retrieved 29 July 2025
- ↑ Saroj Kumar Jha, IIT Kanpur alumnus appointed to key position in World Bank . In Nai Dunia . Retrieved 29 July 2025
- ↑ Saroj Kumar Jha of Indian origin appointed as the Senior Director of World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group . In India.com . Retrieved 29 July 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indian Saroj Kumar Jha appointed to key position at World Bank . In Times of India . Retrieved 29 July 2025