Mali, July 2 -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad.In his new role, Mr. Pontara will lead the strategic dialogue with the World Bank's key partners and ensure the coordination of its engagement in the four Sahel countries. Its action will focus on promoting jobs through strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, digital connectivity and human capital, to support inclusive and sustainable growth. An economist by training, Mr. Pontara joined the World Bank in 2000 through the Young Professional program. He has extensive experience leading programs and teams in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, East Asia and ...