With a heading, World Bank President- runners and riders, the Guardian UK has listed a few names and comments on some contenders for the upcoming appointment (or race depending how one views it) Continue reading
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This is What the World Bank Looks Like
John Nichols at the Nation says the Wolfowitz “is and always will be the honest face of the World Bank.” Another good tidbit: “[the World Bank is] the global equivalent of a mob enforcer coming in to break the knees of the sovereign nations that do not march to the drum beat of the wealthy nations that own it.” Well if it was the mob, Tony Soprano was the right guy to run it…
UK backtracking?
Despite a written answer to Parliament last week re-stating the UK’s long-standing commitment to ending the gentleman’s agreement for the selection of the heads of the World Bank and the IMF, Hilary Benn’s reaction to the Wolfowitz resignation is prompting worries that the UK has consented to a backroom deal that allows the US to continue to appoint the World Bank’s President. Continue reading
Nonsense about Wolfowitz’s Successor (UPDATE)
Now that June 30th has been fixed as Paul Wolfowitz’s last day at the World Bank, it’s time to talk bluntly about his successor.
Fortunately, the White House’s initial ludicrous proposal was rebuffed that PW must stay until an (American) successor is in place. There are perfectly competent people on hand to do the work of the Bank as a thoughtful succession process, driven by the Board and with significant global public input, is followed. The press nonetheless is speculating about successors, but let’s be careful: That’s how Paul Wolfowitz picked his entourage and senior staff.
It’s time to look at the qualifications needed for this important job, at this important time. Continue reading
Even Wolfowitz’s Departure Stirs Controversy
The latest in the Staff Association’s reasoned statements makes it clear that this controvery is far from over. Speaking on the BBC tonight, SA Chair Alison Cave reiterated that Paul Wolfowitz has disgraced himself and the institution, and it is now time for the Board to make it clear he is finished, and long before June 30 when he hands in his badge, takes his $400,000 termination payment and steals away (no pun intended) with his integrity intact (according to him) Continue reading