Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha is the Global Director for the World Bank Group’s Water Global Practice (GP).  In his current assignment, Mr Jha is a core member of the GP’s senior management team, which drives the policy direction of the GP and oversees a portfolio of $24 billion in water-related investments, analytical work, multi-donor trust funds and global partnerships. Mr Jha supports an integrated approach to water security and inclusive service delivery, accelerated climate action and food security through the Bank’s Global Water Strategy, and providing policy advice and operational support in response to specific country needs.