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Tradition of appointing an American comes under pressure as Jim Yong Kim nears exit
The departure of the bank’s head raises questions about its future amid Trump administration suspicions of international institutions
The bank’s head should be appointed on merit, not nationality
Global Infrastructure Partners led consortium that bought Gatwick airport in 2009
Choice of next president will test institution’s legitimacy and relevance
Trump administration to face critics seeking to break US stranglehold on presidency
Official to join firm focusing on infrastructure investment in developing economies
Withdrawal comes as Saudi Arabia faces international criticism over journalist disappearance
Human capital index looks at boosting changes in education and health policies
Institution looks to mobilise $5bn to generate increase in battery storage capacity
Washington negotiates $13bn capital raising in exchange for focus on poorer countries
Package would see big lending reforms and rise in China’s shareholding
Emails reveal clashes over issues ranging from grammar to methodology
Paul Romer to leave after just 15 months in the role
Study shows less than half the world’s population has access to essential services
The bank should stand firm on its carefully-established principles
Chinese officials out in force at IMF and World Bank meetings this week
Resistance to capital increase for the bank creates new battle with Beijing
World Bank raises debt whose payments can be diverted from investors in emergency
Malpass’s task is to reassure those eager to hear a single authoritative voice
The institution should not trade personal favours for US funding
Critics say bank is currying favour with advice after creation of ‘Ivanka fund’
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