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Mariam Umarji

Independent Consultant | International Trade and Development | Public Financial Management

Doctoral DegreeUniversidade Nova de Lisboa

Mozambique

Summary

Mariam Umarji is an experienced specialist in public financial management, development, and governance, focusing on fiscal policy, sustainable financing, and institutional reform. With a strong background in finance, fiduciary risk, capacity building and strategic advisory, she has worked extensively with governments and development partners to advance reforms in social sector finance, particularly in health, conservation finance, climate finance, and economic governance. As a chartered accountant and technical expert, she has provided analytical and policy support to institutions, including the United Nations, World Bank, and African Development Bank, contributing to stronger public financial systems and more effective development finance strategies. Her work is grounded in evidence-based policy design, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building, ensuring that reforms are technically robust and feasible for implementation.

Experience

  • development
  • finance
  • public financial management
  • financial services
  • economic policy
  • ford foundation
  • test
  • south africa
  • united states
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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