From colleagues in Sweden, the response from the ministry of finance regarding their position on the leadership selection process: “The swedish (and nordic/baltic) position is very clear, the presidents of the World Bank and the IMF should be appointed in a transparent process, based on qualifications and suitability. This question is central to secure the legitimacy of the institution and that the governance agrees with swedish policy regarding recruitment to international institutions. This will be our position when the process of appointment now starts.”
The Dutch and the Nordics are doing the right thing. Angela, Gordon – what’s your excuse?