Dr. Aigly Zafeirakou is a Senior Education Technical Advisor for the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other international organizations. With a focus on delivering quality education services and contextual, innovative solutions, her technical expertise addresses the human capital gap exacerbated by the well-documented learning crisis. Dr. Zafeirakou offers high-level guidance and technical support to governments on improving learning outcomes for all.

Currently, she advises on evidence-based curricular reform implementation at scale in countries supported by the World Bank, aiming at drastically improving foundational learning. The outstanding results achieved in Ivory Coast and Benin have garnered countrywide and international recognition of her expertise. Dr. Zafeirakou previously worked for the Global Partnership for Education at the World Bank and has consulted UNICEF, UNESCO, OECD, Chemonics International, and other organizations. Her extensive experience spans over 30 countries worldwide.

Prior to her advisory roles, Dr. Zafeirakou served as an Assistant Professor at Democritus University of Thrace in Greece.

Her publications on education policy issues are available in English, French, and Greek, and she is frequently invited to present at international conferences and fora worldwide.

A Fulbright scholar and a French government scholarship recipient, Dr. Zafeirakou holds a master’s and a PhD from the University of Paris West University Nanterre la Defense.