Global Development at a Pivotal Time

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim discussed the priorities for the World Bank under his new leadership, including the immediate priority to help developing countries maintain growth and progress against poverty in these volatile economic times. The lesson of the last decade is that progress is possible for everyone. A great deal remains to be done. He sees four major challenges. The first is protecting development gains against global economic risks. The second is broadening development to countries that are being left out, especially so-called fragile and conflict states. The third is ensuring that growth is sustainable. The fourth is demanding that growth be inclusive. To broaden its partnerships, the Bank is creating a Global Partnership for Social Accountability. The Bank will hold itself accountable to the people it serves so that it is judged by results, not just intentions. Kim fielded questions on the role of government in development, civil society, social safety nets in crises, environmental and social sustainability, new instruments for problems in the global commons, clean energy projects, knowledge management, and the role of China.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Kim, Jim Yong
Format:	Speech biblioteca
Language:	English en_US
Published:	2012-07-19
Subjects:	ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, RISKS, ECONOMIC GROWTH, VILLAGES, FACILITATION, ACCOUNTING, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, PEOPLE, FINANCING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC TRANSITION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, INDUSTRY, SOCIAL RESEARCH, COMMUNITY HEALTH, SERVICES, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, RECESSION, HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC SECTOR EXPENDITURES, FISCAL POLICY, WELFARE, HEALTH, HEALTH WORKERS, PROJECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL POVERTY, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, NUMBER OF PEOPLE, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, WORLD COMMUNITY, SEED MONEY, SAFETY NETS, MATERNAL MORTALITY, SMALL FARMERS, KNOWLEDGE, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, DISEASES, MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL, UNION, HEALTH SYSTEMS, INCOME INEQUALITY, FINANCES, MARKETS, DEFICITS, MEDICAL SCHOOL, ECONOMIC POLICIES, TUBERCULOSIS, LOANS, FARMERS, ENTERPRISES, GLOBAL HEALTH, NATURAL RESOURCES, RULE OF LAW, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, MORTALITY, SUBSIDIES, GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, RESPECT, BANKS, PROGRESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, EMERGING MARKETS, GRANT, SOCIAL SAFETY NETS, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, WORKERS, CAPITAL, SOCIAL SECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE, POLICIES, UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, HIV, FAMILY, SUBSIDIARIES, VALUE, DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BANK, CREDIT, MACROECONOMICS, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH OUTCOMES, UNIVERSAL ACCESS, SAFETY NET, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, STRESS, EXPENDITURES, POPULATIONS, VULNERABLE PEOPLE, POLICY, SOCIAL WELFARE, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, CITIZENS, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, SOCIAL POLICIES, CHILD MORTALITY, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, NEWS AGENCY, WALKING, WEIGHT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICIANS, ILL HEALTH, INTERESTS, LAND, CHILDREN, LOCAL COUNCILS, EMERGENCY SITUATION, INVESTMENT, EXTREME POVERTY, RISK, PUBLIC FINANCES, ILLNESS, LONG-TERM LENDING, COOPERATION, YOUNG PEOPLE, REVENUE, POPULATION, INVESTMENTS, LENDING, LIVING CONDITIONS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, POLICY RESEARCH, FAMILIES, WOMEN, REMITTANCES, HOSPITALS, AIDS, GOVERNMENTS, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY, HEALTH SERVICES, IMPLEMENTATION, GUARANTEE, EXTENDED FAMILY, DEVELOPMENT POLICY, INEQUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES,
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2016/02/25859111/world-bank-group-president-dr-jim-yong-kim-brookings-institution https://hdl.handle.net/10986/24356
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