Paul Wolfowitz
Mohohlo slams Fund and Bank governance deficit
In a speech to the executive directors of the IMF, Linah Mohohlo, the governor of the Bank of Botswana blasts America and Europe for what she describes as a sense of entitlement in the appointment of the heads of the World Bank and the Fund.
New names for WB presidency
Some interesting names are being bandied about as potential replacements for Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank, when he steps down next month.
Europeans react to Wolfowitz departure
Following the announcement that Paul Wolfowitz, the under-fire president of the World Bank, will step down on 30 June, European government officials are calling for the Bank to rebuild its credibility.
Wolfowitz to leave World Bank - reports
Unconfirmed late reports Wednesday 16 May said Paul Wolfowitz would leave the World Bank as president in a face-saving deal.
Four letter word may spell end for Wolfowitz
According to this article published Tuesday 15 May by The Guardian, Paul Wolfowitz swore at and threatened senior World Bank staff with retaliation if details of his pay rises for his partner were revealed.
If Wolfowitz goes, must his successor be American?
If Paul Wolfowitz leaves the World Bank the selection process for his replacement is likely to be as primitive as ever, according to this article from the Washington Post, published Sunday 13 May.
U.S. backs Wolfowitz at World Bank
The United States supported World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz to keep his job on Tuesday 15 May, saying that although he had made mistakes he should not be fired.
Wolfowitz gets White House backing
The White House on Wednesday 9 May said it has continued full support for embattled World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz, who faces numerous calls to quit.
Wolfowitz still flying high, but now out of fuel
According to this article published Tuesday 8 May by the LA Times, the latest goings on at the World Bank are all designed with one thing in mind, as Paul Wolfowitz stays put as president.
Wolfowitz facing calls to quit World Bank
Paul Wolfowitz's position as head of the World Bank looked increasingly under threat Friday 13 April after he was forced to retreat from a meeting after being booed by his employees and the bank's governing board met overnight to decide his fate.
Wolfowitz's moves rankle World Bank staff
According to this recent article, Paul Wolfowitz is sending shock waves through the World Bank as he begins exerting his influence. Critics say Wolfowitz has centralized his authority through an inner circle of advisors mostly from the Pentagon and White…
World Bank names Europeans to top posts
World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz named two Europeans to senior positions at the development lender on Friday 9 September.
Interview with World Bank's, Wolfowitz
In an interview published this week, before Paul Wolfowitz was confirmed as World Bank President, he says he believes deeply in the mission of the bank. Reducing poverty and promoting economic development are important things we need to do to leave our…
Wolfowitz nominated to head World Bank
George W. Bush nominated one of the administration's top hawks, Paul Wolfowitz, as the next President of the World Bank this week, in a move that drew criticism from various quarters.