This report discusses the remarks delivered by Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank. He discusses on two goals that shape, ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. He speaks the need to accelerate a kind of economic growth that's more inclusive, socially s...
“The World Bank Group is supporting low-carbon city development in Shanghai, so I’m looking forward to learning about the city’s vision for the future,” Kim said. “Tackling environmental issues is critical to the future of China’s cities, with the country’s rapid urbanization expected...
The bank in a statement, said its Board of Executive Directors met on Wednesday, January 9, under the chairmanship of its dean, Merza Hasan, to discuss the selection process for the next President. While expressing appreciation to Kim for his leadership of the World Bank Group and the signi...
The World Bank Group’s 40-year engagement with China has been mutually beneficial and continues to evolve. I would like to thank China for its large contribution to IDA19, which is particularly noteworthy given China’s stage of development. The COVID-19 pandemic presents a big new financing...
World Bank Faces New Demands Outgoing President Sees Need for Developing Countries to Slash Excessive Defense Spending. INTERVIEW BARBER CONABLEAS he steps down from a five-year tour as president of the World Bank, Barber Conable surveys the state of the the world's poorest nations - the ones...
In a Tuesday speech at Georgetown University, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced his intention to eliminate extreme poverty worldwide by the year 2030. "With the end of extreme poverty within our grasp, we want to set an aggressive timeline to focus our efforts and maintain a ...
New candidates must meet the following requirements: Proven leadership records; experience in managing large international organizations; familiar with the public sector; having the ability to clearly express the vision of the World Bank Group's mission; having strong commitment and deep understanding of...
This report discusses the remarks delivered by James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank. He points on: what sort of development one is going to have?; do one want to live in communities of brick walls and guards, or do one want to live in an atmosphere of freedom?; do one...
They called for “the World Bank and the IMF to deliver a coherent approach to debt restructuring that helps address the looming debt crisis, helps make sure countries do not lose sight of green and inclusive reforms, and helps lead the way toward more just and sustainable societies.” This ...
The hardest job in the world: five crucial tasks for the new president of the World Bank The hardest job in the world: five crucial tasks for the new president of the World Bank - Eldis N Birdsall,D Kapur 被引量: 16发表: 2005年 Jim Kim: new President of the World Bank Jim Kim: ...