Category Archives: Paul Wolfowitz

First the mutiny, then the silver

(December 19, 2007) In the wake of a staff mutiny against former World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz, the U.K. edition of The Economist notes that the lending giant’s new head, Robert Zoellick, has raised a windfall in support from rich countries. Continue reading

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World Bank justice

(May 18, 2007) All that mattered to Mr. Wolfowitz’s accusers was to be rid of him, whatever the pretext or methods. Continue reading

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Wolfowitz resigns, ending long fight at World Bank

(May 17, 2007) The resignation, effective June 30, brings a dramatic conclusion to two days of negotiations between Mr. Wolfowitz and the bank board after weeks of turmoil. Continue reading

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World Bank jobbery

(May 15, 2007) More evidence the Wolfowitz accusers chose to ignore. Continue reading

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Special report of the World Bank’s ad hoc group

(May 14, 2007) According to a report by the World Bank’s ad hoc group, World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz did violate ethics rules in his handling of a promotion and generous pay rise for his companion.

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Wolfowitz resign!

(May 11, 2007) A blog advocating for the resignation of World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz. Continue reading

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Europeans press Wolfowitz to quit as bank chief

(May 10, 2007) “If this is true, it’s disappointing and outrageous. What is the point of giving us time to make a submission if they have already made up their minds?” Continue reading

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Never mind Wolfowitz: Scrap the World Bank

(May 10, 2007) The kerfuffle over whether Paul Wolfowitz, the World Bank’s president, behaved badly regarding the contract for his companion to facilitate her departure from the bank involves no large issue. The bank’s existence does. The bank’s rationale, never strong, has evaporated. Continue reading

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