RPuBuc OF EsT0NIA
MiNisrRv OF FINANcE
Ms Sigrun Karin Karlsdottir Rawet
Executive Director
Nordic-Baltic Office Our ref. 40 )\- 2025 1 1-4.1/A33-ij
The World Bank Group
s.rawet@worldbanlc .org
t1unde(wor1dbank.org
Dear Ms Rawet,
According to the rotation schedule for positions at the Nordic-Baltic Office in the World Bank,
Estonia wiII fil the position of an Advisor with an outlook of becoming Senior Advisor
according to the rotation schedule.
It is my pleasure to inform you that Ms Riina Laigo has been norninated to the position starting
from August 1 lth, 2025.
Given her diverse experience and her knowledge, 1 consider Ms Riina Laigo to be well
quaiified for the position. Her CV is attached for your information.
Yours sincerely,
Jtirgen Ligi
Minister of Finance
CC: Trine Lunde, Aiternate Executive Director, NBO
Enc. CV
Suur-Anieerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / Estonia!+372 611 3558 /
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CURRICULUP4 VITAE
PERSONAL
Name: Riina Lago
Born: 23.08.1976
Phone: +372 56508921
e.mail: Lriinahotmai1.com
PROFESSIONAL
2007- Ministry of Finance, EU and International Affairs Department, advisor
Responsibil.ities
World Bank Group, IDA Deputy IDA 15-20 (2007-2021)
European Investment Bank, Alternate Director 2014-2017; 2021-); EIB Investment
Facility Committee member 2008-2009 and alternate 2014-.
Council of Europe Development Bank, member of the Administrative Council
(2017-);
Development cooperation issues
2007-2023 NGO Mondo. Founding Member. Member ot the Councit 2014-2021. Areas:
development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, globat education.
2003-2007 Ministry of Finance, EU and International Affairs Department, senior specialist
Issues regarding accession to EU; Estonian positions’ coordination in COREPER
and ECOFIN; Graduation from the World Bank; joining IDA and becoming donor
country, participation in the IDA replenishments. Development cooperation
project with Georgia, appraisal and endorsement (2004).
1999-2000 IAAS International, Belgium. Secretary General.
EDUCATION
2002-2005 iohann Skytte Institute of Potitical Studies at University ot Tartu, Estonia. Master’s
degree.
Thesis: ,,Cooperation between multilateral donors. Case ofGeorgia”.
1994-1998 Estonian University of Life Sciences. Landscape architecture. EquaL to Master’s
degree. Thesis graded as exceltent.
1982-1994 Tartu 5th Secondary School. Speciat Music class.
1983-1990 Children’s Music Schoot. Piano
GOVERNING BODIES PARTICIPATION
European Investment Bank, Board of Directors, ALternate member 201 4-2017; 2021-;
Counct of Europe Development Bank, Administrative Counci[ member 2017-;
UNESCO Estonian National Committee, member of the Board 2014-2023;
NGO Mondo, member ot the Council 2014-2021;
Estonian Lifesaving Association, member of the Board 2021-2024;
LANGUAGES
Estonian mothertongue
EngLish f[uent
Russian conversationa[ tevel
German basic