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Sebastian Mallaby, on The World Bank

On Wednesday, November 28, 2006, Sebastian Malaby, author of “The World’s Banker” and columnist for the Washington Post was interviewed on Ask the Experts. He discussed the formation of the World Bank and its approach to development, as well the tenure of James Wolfensohn, as the President of the Bank. College students from Georgetown University and high school students from George Mason High School participated in the event.

Introduction  Windows media, click here.
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Why is the World Bank controversial and how has former President Jim Wolfensohn contributed to that aspect? Windows media, click here.
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What is the World Banks’ policy toward debt relief? Windows media, click here.
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How can the World Bank address environmental and social restrictions placed on loans? Windows media, click here.
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What is the future of the World Bank? Windows media, click here.
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Should the World Bank shift from loans to grants? Windows media, click here.
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How do you differentiate between good and bad NGOs for the World Bank? Windows media, click here.
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How does the World Bank help countries with building absorptive capacity, especially with health care issues? Windows media, click here.
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What is your position toward Paul Wolfowitz, current President of the World Bank? Windows media, click here.
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How do you feel about the current debate on “Idealism vs. Realism” in the World Bank? Windows media, click here.
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What do you think the World Bank should do to empower developing countries? Windows media, click here.
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What is your opinion of the private sector and the “Buy Red campaign?” Windows media, click here.
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What is the biggest challenge for the World Bank? And Is there anything development can do on the issue of security and non-state actors? Windows media, click here.
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