Meerim Shakirova works in World Bank public sector development related to forestry, landscapes, community-based operations, climate change, natural resource management, and stakeholder engagement. Meerim has broad international experiences (Nepal, India, Cote d’Ivoire, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan among others). Trained as a Natural Resources Management specialist, she has worked with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank Group, and NGOs. She is a passionate development practitioner and always looking for an opportunity for both personal growth and to make a difference in other people’s lives.