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October 5, 2012

World Bank Head Jim Yong Kim Forecasts Major Reforms 
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The new head of the World Bank has signaled he is planning to unveil
major reforms next week during meetings in Tokyo. On Thursday, Jim Yong
Kim said he will push for the World Bank to be able to move more quickly
and be held accountable for on-the-ground results. Jim Yong Kim helped
found Partners in Health with Dr. Paul Farmer and is a former president
of Dartmouth College.

 

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