Emilia Galiano

Emilia Galiano is a highly experienced Senior Private Sector Development Specialist at The World Bank, where involvement spans various roles since January 2013, including contributions to the Women, Business and the Law project and public procurement processes. Emilia has coordinated research on legal reforms impacting women's entrepreneurship, developed new data collection strategies, and disseminated significant reports. Previous experience encompasses positions as a Knowledge and Learning Officer, leading online collaboration initiatives, and advisory roles as a Social Collaboration Consultant. Earlier career stages included internships at The SEEP Network, FINCA International, and Mann Deshi Foundation, focusing on communications, funding applications, and organizational development. Emilia holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and International Development from Johns Hopkins SAIS and an MA from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from the same institution and studies at Universidad de Granada.