World Bank
Setting the World Bank President Straight on Large Dams
World Bank President Jim Kim addressed the Union Theological Seminary in New York on “The Principle of Mercy.” During his presentation, Jim Kim mused extensively about his philosophical upbringing and his path from a public health activist to the head of a global financial institution. Staying true to his moral foundations, the World Bank President […]
UN experts urge World Bank to adopt human rights standards on the eve of key gathering in Washington
A group of United Nations independent experts on extreme poverty, indigenous peoples, right to food and foreign debt called on the Word Bank to adopt human rights standards this weekend, during the review of its environmental and social policies—also known as ‘safeguard policies’—which apply to project finance. “All activities supported by the World Bank, not […]
World Bank president Robert Zoellick is to step down
World Bank president Robert Zoellick is to step down from his role at the institution when his five-year term comes to an end on 30 June. Mr Zoellick, 58, was appointed to his role in 2007 by then-US president, George W Bush. The post has always been held by a US national under a loose […]
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