Deadline for nominating candidates for World Bank presidency passes


Update Deadline for nominating candidates for World Bank presidency passes 18 June 2007 Despite all the public outcry about the flaws in the World Bank's governance and the need for an open, democratic, and merit-based process for the selection of the next World Bank President, NOT A SINGLE COUNTRY proposed an alternate candidate to the US's pick for the job, allowing the US to continue its grip on the leadership of the institution. The Board is expected to confirm the Bush administration's choice for the job - Robert Zoellick - by the end of June... Read more about Robert Zoellick, and the process that has brought him to power, on BIC's website. Read the latest banter on the candidates on www.worldbankpresident.org See also World Bank (IBRD & IDA) Accountability at the World Bank IFI Governance Print this page Email this page		Search Regions Africa Asia Europe/Central Asia Latin America Middle East and North Africa Institutions AfDB ADB Bank of the South EBRD IDB IFC IMF MIGA World Bank Key Issues Accountability Debt Energy & Extractive Industries Environmental & Social Policies IFI Governance Infrastructure Trade Transparency U.S. Government Oversight Stay Informed! Sign up for our e-newsletters. Sign up

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