Today Kim was officially named the 12th President of the World Bank. But will he honor our request for a meeting to discuss the Bank’s future?
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, via Guardian
BIC extends their congratulations to Jim Yong Kim, the new President of the World Bank. The former Dartmouth College president has an extensive background in creating large-scale health initiatives that made lower-cost health care available for disadvantaged people.
BIC and our fellow NGOs hope that Kim will honor our request for a face-to-face meeting to discuss the pressing environmental, gender, and safeguards issue that the World Bank must address for a successful future. These issues are outlined in detail in our “Dear Future World Bank President” letter, which has received support from Oxfam, National Wildlife Federation, and others.