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Biden administration identifies ‘gaps’ in response to requests from Treasury secretary Janet Yellen
Al Gore, UN and other development banks take aim at international financial institution over weak commitments
‘A database of vaccine orders would enable policymakers to address imbalances in supply and price more easily’
Debt relief is needed now to stop the pandemic denying more children a basic education, with girls most at risk
President David Malpass calls for more help to alleviate impact on ‘millions of livelihoods’
This outbreak can be contained given our shared goals — but we must act fast
US’s economic rivalry with Beijing spills over into multilateral institutions
Beijing faces criticism over claims of human rights abuses in the western region
David Malpass blames Brexit, Europe’s recession and trade uncertainty
World Bank president argues that new leadership must revamp agriculture and finance
This is a particularly good time for a new approach as new leaders take charge at both institutions
David Malpass stops short of rebuking White House for protectionist policies
Trump ally takes conciliatory tone on climate change and China on first day
Former Bear Stearns economist still faces some scepticism over his vision for the institution
France looks for assurances on climate change from Trump nominee
David Malpass has had stints in Washington and was chief economist at Bear Stearns
We must do everything possible to ensure a stronger and more stable global economy
Avowed sceptic of multilateral institutions to visit Asia to seek backing
David Malpass lacks qualities of previous heads of multilateral lender
Trump nominee for role will comply with staff rules if appointed
Outsourcing research would allow the institution to give help to those who need it most
David Malpass has been a steadfast critic of multilateral lenders
US Treasury undersecretary has struck a sceptical tone on multilateral institutions
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