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BUSH TAPS ROBERT ZOELLICK FOR WORLD BANK IN WASHINGTON
Robert Zoellick speaks after U.S. President George W. Bush announced Zoellick as his choice to be the next World Bank President from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 30, 2007. Zoellick is a former Deputy Secretary of State and U.S. Trade Representative. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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“ We need investments in safety nets, infrastructure, and small and medium-size companies to create jobs and to avoid social and political unrest, ”
World Bank pleads for 'vulnerability fund'
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“ We need investments in safety nets, infrastructure, and small and medium-size companies to create jobs and to avoid social and political unrest, ”
World Bank: World economy to shrink in '09
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“ This is a time for Europe to come together to ensure that the achievements of the last 20 years are not lost because of an economic crisis that is rapidly turning into a human crisis, ”
World Bank, others, to fund $31B in loans
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“ This report presents necessary evidence and a compelling case for our client countries to reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards so that they can develop in sustainable and cost-effective way, ”
World Bank lays out natural disaster plans
United Press International
“ Some economies have high savings and export led growth while others are fueling their consumption with debt, ”
Economic Outlook: Currency, China, food
United Press International
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