Jayne Barlow works with a committed and resourceful team to advance the Centre’s global programs.
Prior to joining the Global Centre, Jayne held several positions within the Aga Khan Development Network, including with the University of Central Asia and Aga Khan Foundation in Canada and East Africa. Jayne has managed a wide range of portfolios supporting the AKDN’s work in rural development, financial inclusion, and health and education systems strengthening in developing and conflict-affected countries in Africa and Asia. Before joining AKDN in 2002, Jayne worked for 7 years with non-profit organizations involved in education sector reform in the transitioning countries of the former-Soviet Union. Jayne has an MA in Soviet and East European Studies from Carleton University and is always looking for new ways to improve her Russian language skills.