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Covid resources: Developing countries at the mercy of their wealthier counterparts
Last week, WTO members had another chance to level the playing field by sponsoring the Trips waiver for Covid-19 medical tools. They chose not to
Nigeria’s Cabinet agrees to $30.8bn budget plan for 2013
Nigeria’s Cabinet has agreed to increase spending by 5% but reduce the deficit in next year’s budget to be sent to Parliament for approval in August.
Korean-American Kim chosen to lead World Bank
The World Bank has chosen Jim Yong Kim as its next chief in a decision that surprised few despite the first-ever challenge to the US.
Nigerian candidate bemoans World Bank post
Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the World Bank appointment is not being decided on merit and that the US nominee will win.
Gordhan questions World Bank election process
Serious doubt exists about the transparency of the process in electing the next World Bank president, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said.
World Bank needs refocusing, says Nigerian contender
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the World Bank needs a shake-up to end the inertia that has built up over six decades.
Nigeria’s finance minister guns for World Bank presidency
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, backed by Africa’s leading economies, has announced her interest in the World Bank’s top job.