Fabrizio Zarcone appointed World Bank Group Country Manager for Armenia

Fabrizio Zarcone becomes the World Bank Group Country Manager for Armenia, unifying country-level leadership across the institution to better support Armenia's public and private sector needs. 

The WB reported that the move creates a single point of contact for the full breadth of World Bank Group products and services – spanning the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). 

This integrated representation will enhance the World Bank Group’s ability to deliver integrated solutions with greater speed, efficiency, and impact, while bringing together its full range of financing, advisory services, and private sector expertise to support Armenia’s development priorities.

In Armenia, the World Bank Group is implementing its five-year Country Partnership Framework for FY2025–FY2029, which focuses on creating more and better jobs, strengthening human capital, and building resilience to economic, environmental, and social shocks. Through integrated public and private sector engagement, it supports economic growth and private investment, enhancing opportunities for people across the country.


Fabrizio Zarcone brings more than two decades of international development experience to the position. Since joining the World Bank, he has held a range of leadership and operational roles across Europe, Central Asia, and other regions, working closely with governments to advance reforms, strengthen institutions, and promote sustainable and inclusive development. Most recently, he served as the World Bank Country Manager for Armenia.