Brazil wants open selection process when Zoellick leaves World Bank presidency

Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 07:16 UTC

Full article 1 comment

Brazil urged the World Bank on Wednesday to give proper consideration to developing country candidates to replace outgoing president Robert Zoellick and not just go with an American. Read full article

Comments

Disclaimer & comment rules

ChrisR
“Brazil is a member of the BRICS club of emerging powers — along with Russia, India, China, and South Africa — that are seeking greater influence within multilateral financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank”

Well, when Brasil is corruption free, Russia does not have a ex-KGB / gangster / Mafia controlled society, India and South Africa manage to grow up and shed the corruption / racist / immaturity at the highest levels and China responds to freedom of assemby and all the other restrictions they impose on their people THEN the western world will listen.

Any hope of ANY of them complying?

Brasil, to be fair, is making a real effort but has a long way to go. As for the others, don't hold your breath.
Feb 18th, 2012 - 02:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
-+

Commenting for this story is now closed.
If you have a Facebook account, become a fan and comment on our Facebook Page!