Category - paul wolfowitz

Blair mooted as possible future World Bank chief

staff writers — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:11:33 +0000

As the World Bank reels from the Wolfowitz scandal and Tony Blair steps into the shadow of Prime Minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown, rumours abound that he is on the list to head up the international loans institution.

Wolfowitz's soft escape infuriates World Bank critics

staff writers — Fri, 18 May 2007 08:26:20 +0000

Staff and critics of the World Bank have reacted with fury to the news that controversial chief Paul Wolfowitz, accused of corruption, will leave at the end of June 2007 with the official blessing of the Bank's Board.

Flirting with corruption at the World Bank

Peter Heslam — Tue, 15 May 2007 12:57:15 +0000

Peter Heslam argues that the corruption row surrounding World Bank chief Paul Wolfowitz taps into wider issues about money and development. Both the Bank and its critics have much to learn, he says.

Aid agency calls on World Bank to ditch Wolfowitz

staff writers — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:48:59 +0000

A Catholic aid agency is calling on the World Bank board to demand President Paul Wolfowitz’s resignation in the wake of his alleged role in securing a promotion and a substantial pay rise for his partner.

World Bank needs democracy, says Christian Aid

staff writers — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:41:10 +0000

A leading UK churches' development agency has said that the Paul Wolfowitz saga would best be addressed by a dose of democracy and accountability in the US-dominated World Bank.