INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

YOUNG PROFESSIONALSPROGRAM YPPYoung ProfessionalsProgram at the World Bank“The YPP was a great way to start atthe Bank. The Program gave me theopportunity to work in different partsof the Bank before I found what Ireally wanted to do and where I couldcontribute the most. On a personallevel, the friendships I forged withmy fellow YPs have stood the test oftime. It’s like having a family withinthe Bank!”— Priya Basu, Indian, Manager, InnovativeFinance“The excitement of project workand seeing firsthand how they canbenefit people’s lives started with myexperience in the Young ProfessionalsProgram and is still continuing,unabated.”— Keiko Miwa, Japanese, CountryManager, Laos“The Young Professionals Programhas given me the opportunity to workon global environmental partnershipsat the interface of development andenvironmental protection.”— Benoit Bosquet, Belgian, Lead CarbonFinance SpecialistPROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an excitingcareer in the World Bank. It is a unique opportunity for young peoplewho have both a passion for international development and the potentialto become future global leaders. The Program is designed for highly qualifiedand motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operationssuch as, economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences,engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management. In order to becompetitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate acommitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement,and leadership capability. We value diversity in our workplace, and encouragequalified men and women, including those with disabilities, with diverseprofessional, academic and cultural backgrounds to apply. Since its inception,the YP Program has hired over 1,500 people who now range from new recruits tomanaging directors and vice presidents. It is a unique opportunity to experiencedevelopment and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies.“My experience with the YoungProfessionals Program was greatin that I worked with teams of realworld-class practitioners to learnhands-on the trade of the theoriesI read and studied. The Program isa great leadership opportunity indevelopment.”— Vera Songwe, Cameroonian, Adviserto the Managing Director“In spite of the focus on microeconomic issues in my Ph.D., the YPPallowed me to develop my skills as amacro-economist; first as an aide tothe Bank’s Chief Economist and thenas Country Economist. It is the rangeof opportunities and experienceswhich makes the program unique.”— Hassan Zaman, Lead EconomistWorking For A World Free of Poverty