Steering Committee Welcomes Birgit Pickel, BMZ

We warmly welcome Birgit Pickel, Director-General for Sustainable Development and Climate at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), to the Insurance Development Forum Steering Committee.

Birgit brings more than 25 years of experience in international cooperation, including over 15 years in leadership roles, with deep expertise across climate, sustainable development, global health and pandemic preparedness.

With a strong regional focus on Africa and extensive international experience, she offers valuable perspectives on advancing resilience and addressing global protection gaps.

We look forward to working with Birgit and benefiting from her insights and leadership as the Insurance Development Forum continues its mission to strengthen resilience and help build Future-Ready Nations.

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