World Bank Anti-Corruption Efforts
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim outlined the organization’s efforts to stop corruption in its development projects. He was joined by panelists in a discussion on ways to control corruption…
851 viewsWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim outlined the organization’s efforts to stop corruption in its development projects. He was joined by panelists in a discussion on ways to control corruption…
851 viewsMr. Wolfensohn talked about international relief and aid efforts for Asian tsunami victims and providing global economic and development assistance in both the near and long term. Following …
49 viewsSenator Kennedy talked about the plight of persons with disabilities in the U.S. and developing countries. He also called for a U.N. declaration on the rights of the disabled.
81 viewsWorld finance ministers and bank officials spoke about a variety of issues including the financial impact of September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., fighting world poverty, aid to developing…
410 viewsMr. Wolfensohn spoke to reporters about the goals of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund being held in Washington, DC. Among the topics he addressed were the progress of existing …
100 viewsWorld Bank President, James Wolfensohn, and other officials held a news conference after the 2002 Spring IMF-World Bank Meeting.
45 viewsMr. Wolfensohn spoke about the IMF/World Bank Conference and what they hope to accomplish. He answered questions from members of the media.
53 viewsMs. Robinson spoke to business leaders about human rights and the importance of economic development in ensuring human rights. Among the issues she addressed were United Nations activities i…
78 viewsPresident Bush spoke to economic leaders about providing debt relief to developing nations through direct grants rather than loan programs.
108 viewsJames Wolfenson, World Bank president, and Tarin Nimmananahaeminda, Development Committee chairman for the International Monetary Fund, talked to reporters about the World Bank meeting. They…
66 viewsMr. Wolfensohn spoke about the World Bank meeting agenda and about opposition gathered in Washington. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters.
32 viewsSecretary-General Annan talked about United Nations efforts to curb warfare in developing countries and about the urgent need for security in fostering economic growth. After his remarks he …
72 viewsParticipants talked about the world economy and the need to build programs for debt relief for developing nations. They spoke about the conditions in several developing countries and said th…
74 viewsPresident Clinton told world leaders that they all must work together to combat the global economic crisis. He said that cooperation must focus on promoting growth in the industrial world, s…
129 viewsAfter a three day annual meeting, World Bank President Wolfensohn and two other officials from World Bank subsidiary organizations briefed reporters on the results of the meeting including d…
42 viewsMr. Wolfensohn spoke to reporters about his goals for the World Bank as he assumes leadership of the organization.
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