World Bank
Dahlia Khalifa, senior economist at the World Bank discusses both the World Bank’s launch into Second Life and the conclusions of the World Bank’s "Doing Business 2009" Report, which examines business conditions in regions around the (real) world. The program follows the World Bank and IFC venture inside Second Life as they launch their Doing Business 2009 report to the digital international community in an event on October 30, 2008. Also, Dorette Steenkamp of Virtual Africa and Uthango appears "On the Spot" to talk about public benefit work in South Africa.
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Background Reading and Videos
- Full hour-long video of the Doing Business Report from the World Bank presentation Thursday, October 30, 2008.
- World Bank
- Doing Business 2009 Report
- Doing Business Blog
- Doing Business Methodology
- Business Planet
- Enterprise Surveys
- IFC - International Finance Corporation
Guest Biographies
Dahlia Khalifa is a senior economist with the Doing Business project of the World Bank. She has 22 years of experience in economic and policy analysis, investment banking, and strategic communications. Ms. Khalifa has established and managed financial services companies offering corporate finance, brokerage, private equity investing, management consulting, and technical assistance advisory services with an African and Middle Eastern regional focus. She works extensively with non-profit organizations, founded Egypt's International Economic Forum, and served as Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. In addition to her bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and master's degree in international law, she is currently finalizing a doctoral degree in international relations at Georgetown University. She has been an adjunct professor at the American University of Cairo and George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.
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