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SPEECH - Jim Yong Kim - 2014 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
SPEECH - Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group says if we don't lift people out of poverty, young people resort to violence, on the WBG financial commitment at 2014 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park at Central Park on...
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CLEAN : Uncertainty over Trump policy clouds global outlook: World Bank
The World Bank pares back its global growth estimate for 2017 but uncertainty about the economic policies of US President elect Donald Trump is clouding the outlook
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Prince William at the World Bank
His Royal Highness Prince William the Duke of Cambridge addresses the impact of wildlife trafficking at the International Corruption Hunters Alliance meeting. First of several parts. Prince William walks on stage, isolation shots
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CLEAN : African leaders plead with World Bank for aid plans to finance economic recovery and vaccine access
African leaders gather in Abidjan to plead with the World Bank for new aid plans to finance their economic recovery and better access to vaccines against Covid-19 (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : African leaders attend World Bank summit on Covid-19 aid in Abidjan
African heads of state arrive at the summit of the International Development Association (IDA), a branch of the World Bank, in Ivory Coast to discuss economic aid over the Covid-19 pandemic on the continent (Footage by AFPTV via Getty...
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Summers Says 'World on Fire' Needs IMF/World Bank Support
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers previews the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington on "Wall Street (This) Week."
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IFC's Gandolfo on investing in the green bond market
Oct.17 -- International Finance Corporation Vice President and Treasurer John Gandolfo discusses the opportunities of investing in the green bond market. He spoke with Bloomberg's Kathleen Hays at the International Finance Corporation's...
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"Chaos in the UK"
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers dives into the challenges the UK is facing and explains what core measure he is focusing on when it comes to inflation.
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Philippines Must Grow Over 6% to Cut Debt: Finance Chief
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez says the Southeast Asian nation must grow by more than 6% annually in at least the next five years to get out of the debt bloated by the Covid-19 crisis. Dominguez discusses the economic...
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WRAP US president says summit leaders agree to cooperate better ADDS more
1. Wide of US President George W Bush approaching lectern
2. Side shot of Bush by lectern
3. SOUNDBITE (English) George W Bush, US President:
"Third, we agreed that we must enhance the integrity of the financial markets. For example,...
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World Bank's Malpass Urges More Production to Cool Inflation
World Bank President David Malpass talks about inflation, the global economy, China and debt restructuring for Ukraine.
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Developing Nations Face Growing Risks, World Bank Says
Carmen Reinhart, chief economist at the World Bank, discusses the outlook for low-income countries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Developing countries face growing risks from financial fragility created by the Covid-19 crisis and...
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The Myth of the Chinese Debt Trap in Africa
Over the past two decades, China has built large infrastructure projects in almost every country in Africa, making Western powers uncomfortable amid wider concerns about Beijing's investments across the continent. However, a deeper look...
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Philippines May Raise Rates by 50 or 75 Bps in Next Meeting: Governor
Philippine central bank Governor Felipe Medalla discusses monetary policy, the outlook for the economy and the local currency. He speaks on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank annual meetings in Washington...
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CLEAN : Ukraine war fuels 'overlapping crises': World Bank's Malpass
The World Bank President David Malpass says that Russia's war in Ukraine has set off a chain reaction in the global economy, pushing energy and food prices higher, exacerbating debt concerns and potentially worsening poverty and hunger...
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World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Outlook
Carmen Reinhart, senior vice president and chief economist at the World Bank, explains why the development lender cut its forecast for global economic growth. The Washington-based institution now expects the global economy to grow 3.2%...
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World Bank: Human Capital Must Be Priority
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says the globe's economic outlook looks promising, but new global challenges threaten to make this short-lived, unless the global community comes up with a strategic plan.
While trade's...
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World Bank’s Heike Reichelt on Sustainable Finance
Heike Reichelt, Head of Investor Relations and Sustainable Finance, World Bank Treasury discusses building sustainable financial initiatives with Bloomberg’s Kait Bolongaro, Canadian Government Reporter. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The head of the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday that if food prices remain high, there will be dire consequences for people in many developing countries, especially in Africa.
HEADLINE: Finance officials warn of global food crisis
CAPTION: International finance leaders are working on plans to deal with the economic crisis that has roiled nations and sent food and energy prices soaring. The World Bank's...
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World Bank Treasury Heads on Sustainable Finance Outlook
Oct.15 -- Andrea Dore, Head of Funding, Capital Markets and Investments, World Bank Treasury; and Heike Reichelt, Head of Investor Relations and Sustainable Finance, World Bank Treasury speak with Bloomberg’s Sonali Basak at the Canadian...
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IMF pressers; Bush meets Slovakian pres, comments on economy
1. Wide of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. Cutaway of reporters and cameras
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund:
"The need for...
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UK: LONDON: G-8 SUMMIT MINISTERS DISCUSS ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS
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Foreign and finance ministers from the world's most powerful industrial nations held talks in London on Saturday on a series of international issues.
The Group of Eight (G-8) called for continued assistance to Asian nations...
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World Bank sets goal of eliminating extreme poverty by 2030
1. Wide of news conference panel
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jim Yong Kim, World Bank president:
"This is it. (holds up white paper with figure '2030') This is the global target to end poverty. Thank you for coming. I just want you to know...
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Powell: Half-Point Fed Rate Hike on the Table for May
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he sees merit in the argument for front-loading interest-rate increases, including a half percentage-point hike next month. He speaks during an IMF-hosted panel in Washington.