Seda Pahlavooni

Seda Pahlavooni serves as a Digital Development Policy Specialist at the World Bank Group, where she brings 30 years of expertise in e-Government transformation programs and digital development initiatives. After earning degrees in political sociology, research methodology, and an MBA with focus on Information Technology and HR/OD Management, along with an MIT/Sloan-Emeritus Certification in Digital Platform Strategies, she has established herself as a key contributor to the World Bank's digital initiatives. Her work spans multiple areas including digital government readiness assessments, ICT entrepreneurship programs, and cloud computing strategies. She has made significant contributions to major World Bank publications and toolkits, including the Digital Identity Toolkit, Gender and ICT Toolkit, and various digital government transformation initiatives. Through her role, she provides technical assistance and strategic guidance on e-government programs, digital skills development, and citizen-centric services across developing nations. Her expertise extends to research and data analysis for digital development projects, particularly in areas of cloud computing adoption and digital government transformation.