1st Day at the World Bank

After many weeks of waiting, we finally got to start our first day at the World Bank on 1st July. It was an amazing experiencing walking down the streets of DC. As part of a normal journey to work, we would walk past monumental organisations like the White House, UN, American Red Cross, FBI (Yes FBI) and IMF. Every corner is home to leading organisations that have such global impacts.

Bordering H and 18^th Street, we find the World Bank Group Building itself residing in between the IMF and White House.

I was in awe as I stepped into the glass building. Amidst all the high security, we were greeted into the building with an atrium at the centre, fountain and a wall decorated with flags from all nations. A plaque with “A World without Poverty” in platinum silver stood out at the main entrance. We were going to be working in this building and for the Energy Unit Anchor Department, to learn about developing frameworks for ensuring energy security and stimulating investments in energy efficient projects. We were excited!!