The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Associate Professor Dr. Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. Today she will receive the honorary title "Doctor Honoris Causa" of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE).

This was announced by the press center of the university.

The ceremony is from 10:00 in the hall "Maxima" at the university.

On February 3, 2021, the Academic Council of UNWE unanimously voted on the proposal for awarding the honorary title, submitted by the Chairman of the General Assembly of UNWE and Head of the Department of Human Resources and Social Protection Prof. Dr. Lalko Dulevski and Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in his capacity as Head of the Department of National and Regional Security.

Due to pandemic restrictions, the ceremony was postponed by more than a year.

The honorary scientific title is awarded for the merits of Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. Her secondary education as an internationally recognized leader and visionary in the development of the world economy and stabilization of financial institutions, human capital and social change aimed at improving people's lives in various parts. the world, for the great practical value of its academic and scientific achievements in the fields of economics, climate change and sustainable development on a global scale, and for its contribution to overcoming humanitarian crises and disasters through prevention and rapid response.

The Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov pointed out that Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. Her secondary education is a figure on a global scale and a leader in three of the most influential institutions in the world - the European Commission, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

"Associate Professor Dr. Georgieva managed to redirect the powerful mechanisms of these institutions to a more pronounced social and humanitarian role," said Prof. Dimitrov.

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Prof. Dr. Lalko Dulevski appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia.

He reminded that she is an associate professor at the University of National and World Economy, author and co-author of over 100 publications on macro- and microeconomics, and has supported many academic and scientific studies around the world.

Prof. Dulevski pointed out that in all official biographies it is noted that the managing director Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. She has a doctorate in economics from the University of National and World Economy, where she taught as an associate professor in the period 1977-1993. of Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. Her secondary education "UNWE will put in a worthy place the most famous Bulgarian - his colleague, friend and graduate."

"It is a symbol and an example of how a graduate of the University of National and World Economy can conquer the great world leaders," added Prof. Dulevski.

"What Kristalina Georgieva did

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva was born on August 13, 1953 in Sofia. Her secondary education was transformed by the IMF.

It is leading international efforts in the economic response to COVID-19 to prevent what could be a disaster for developing countries and emerging markets.

Kristalina has become a world leader in the fight against climate change.

It leads the most important institution in the management of the global financial system, in its adaptation to the changes needed in the 21st century.

It was not easy, but she showed compassion, intellectual acumen and commitment.

We, the whole world, are deeply indebted to her for her tremendous efforts and contributions, "said Joseph Stiglitz, an economist and Nobel Prize winner.

Kristalina Georgieva

"Doctor Honoris Causa"

UNWE