Jana is the Global Lead for Social Dimensions of Climate Change at the World Bank. Jana has extensive experience working in South Asia, Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Middle East designing and implementing locally-led development projects that focus on the nexus of climate, inclusion, and resilience. Her technical expertise covers women’s economic empowerment, working in fragile and conflict affected contexts, and inclusive local economic development. Prior to the World Bank, Jana worked in Iraq and Lebanon on programs related to women’s empowerment, forced displacement, and reintegration of ex-combatants. Jana is a Lebanese national and holds a Ph.D. in conflict analysis from George Mason University and a bachelor’s in economics from the American University of Beirut.