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Why the World Bank didn’t pick Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the World Bank President


AThe video above is a very funny but thought provoking cartoon on the World Bank’s decision to pick the U.S. candidate, Jim Yong Kim over the candidate backed by Africa and other emerging market regions, Dr.. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
Was Jim Yong Kim's victory based on merit?
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BRIGHTINO said…
Jim young kim's victory was not based on merit. It wasn't even an election, it was an appointment by the united states. I don't understand why a health professional should be endorsed by the united states to head a financial institution like the world bank.
19 April 2012 at 23:39
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