Mokhlesur Rahman is Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank and has led diverse education initiatives across South Asia, East Asia, the Pacific, and West Africa. He currently heads the Free Education Project and Skills Development Project in Sierra Leone, working closely with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education to boost human capital development. His work is primarily focused on advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (quality education) and related targets, while integrating green skills and education to support Sierra Leone's green growth agenda.
With extensive experience in various United Nations and bilateral agencies, Dr. Rahman has significantly contributed to knowledge and skills development across countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Senegal, and Tajikistan. His expertise encompasses policy formulation, portfolio management, and project implementation in the education sector. Notable achievements include promoting gender parity in primary and secondary education in Bangladesh and facilitating the return of girls to school in Afghanistan, representing key milestones in human development.