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Funding should be directed to R&D and helping farmers adopt new technologies, says report
The Bulgarian from the World Bank is set to manage the global lender of last resort
This is a particularly good time for a new approach as new leaders take charge at both institutions
Migrants’ money channelled into diaspora bonds and infrastructure investment
Key element of bond payout has not been activated despite 1,700 deaths in DRC
International financial institutions designed 75 years ago are no longer fit for purpose
Economic governance system established in 1944 is being undermined by protectionism and nationalism
A rare talent at the World Bank who never took stability for granted
Reneging on £39bn payment may lead to downgrades of multilateral development banks
Instruments have been criticised for strict criteria on when affected nations receive payouts
David Malpass stops short of rebuking White House for protectionist policies
Every little helps.
Finance in developing countries has to be expanded carefully, says a senior official
President says her qualifications include her ability with numbers and ‘great calmness’
Trump ally takes conciliatory tone on climate change and China on first day
Former Bear Stearns economist still faces some scepticism over his vision for the institution
World Bank and others should strengthen independent accountability
Kristalina Georgieva insists commitments will not change despite Trump scepticism
Payment includes $20m from innovative pandemic emergency facility
France looks for assurances on climate change from Trump nominee
Severe outbreak of disease in the DRC tests the limits of financial innovation
New sources of funding are needed to fill $10bn UNHCR hole
David Malpass has had stints in Washington and was chief economist at Bear Stearns
We must do everything possible to ensure a stronger and more stable global economy
