Eneida Fernandes has more than 15 years of experience in private sector development for hospitality and tourism. Eneida’s work in the Africa Region of the World Bank has included supporting and preparing new private sector development and tourism operations and knowledge products in activities such as the support to regional studies, identifying trust funds for development of cultural heritage sites, institutional capacity building and community driven tourism initiatives. Prior, Eneida worked in the LAC Sustainable Development Network of the World Bank supporting the Tourism Beam. Her private sector background includes working in the hospitality sector as a manager and consultant; competency building for at-risk youth; implementation of best practices in sustainability; and operational capacity building and certification programs.