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World Bank VP pays tribute to Laurence Clarke
Vice President of World Bank Group Human Resources, Sean McGrath, has said that Laurence Clarke’s legacy is felt across the Africa continent, in Juba, Angola, Mozambique, Sao Tome, Liberia, Botswana, Zambia, and Ethiopia where, as a World Bank representative, he made a difference through tireless efforts and long hours of dedication.
Laurence Clarke
Laurence Clarke, the late World Bank representative who served in those countries and was at one time Country Director for the Mozambique CMU, died at the Capela do Hospital Central in Maputo, Mozambique. He was born on January 26th, 1952.
Clarke succumbed after a long battle with illness.
The former World Bank representative is remembered as a leader who fought poverty with passion and professionalism.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in the UK, he graduated in 1974, with a Bachelor Degree in Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Guyana and in 1976 from the University of Windsor, Canada with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree.
Soon after, Clarke joined the Bank in 1978 as a Young Professional and then moved on to a Financial Analyst and investment officer role during the first 12 years, which he spent with International Finance Corporation (IFC).
During that period of time, Clarke completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Economics (Monetary) from the University of the West Indies of Jamaica in 1986.
From 1998, Laurence assumed the roles of Lead Operations Officer for the SD and then FPSI front offices; He was then Resident Representative and Country Manager for Zambia, Angola, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Prior to his retirement, he served as the Country Director for the Mozambique CMU.
“Many colleagues have shared memories of Laurence, remembering his personal warmth, professionalism, passion and humour.
“From his tireless commitment while working as Country Manager and subsequently Country Director, to his passion and professionalism in fighting poverty particularly in fragile and post-conflict situations,” said McGrath.
“The numerous spontaneous words of sympathy and recognition which circulated by email on the day of his passing, testify of the respect, admiration and love that he inspired in many across the bank.”
Clarke leaves to mourn his wife, Ingrid, and daughter Tawina. A memorial service took place yesterday at the hospital where he passed away.
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