Aurica Balmus

Aurica Balmus is an experienced professional specializing in gender and economic inclusion, currently serving as Principal at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) since June 2024, leading the rollout of the WE Finance Code across Central Asia, SEMED, and the Western Balkans. Aurica Balmus has also held the position of Senior Program Officer at the World Bank's Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Secretariat since August 2019, focusing on enhancing access to finance for women entrepreneurs globally through strategic investments and policy reforms. Previously, Aurica Balmus worked at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the Blended Finance Department and Financial Institutions Group from January 2015 to July 2019, and as a Consultant Lead at Enclude, managing inclusive finance initiatives between January 2014 and January 2015. Early career roles include Associate Consultant, Business Analyst at Enclude, and Project Assistant at the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Aurica Balmus holds a Master's degree in International Development from the University of Pittsburgh acquired between 2006 and 2008.