Mohammad Ashraf Ghani
Former President of Afghanistan | Crisis Leadership & Economic Transformation
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Mohammad Ashraf Ghani served as the President of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2021. As a former World Bank economist, he brought a data-driven approach to overhauling the Afghan government and economy.
Ghani's keynotes draw on his experience navigating complex political and security crises, outlining frameworks for principled leadership and resilience in the face of adversity. His insider perspective provides audiences a nuanced understanding of the challenges facing developing nations and the role of the global community in promoting stability and prosperity.
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How to rebuild a broken state
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