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  World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announces his departure

  Business | January 08, 2019 9:21 IST

  Kim’s unexpected departure three years before his term was set to expire is likely to set off a fierce battle between the Trump administration and other countries who have complained about the influence the United States exerts over the World Bank.

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  World needs more leaders like you: World Bank Group President to PM Modi

  Politics | May 28, 2015 6:53 IST

  New Delhi: World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his government's one year in power and said the world needs more leaders like him.“Congratulations,

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  World Bank chief praises PM Modi's Jan Dhan Yojna

  World | April 17, 2015 23:29 IST

  Washington: The World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim today said that the “strong visionary leadership” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resulted in “extraordinary effort” by India on financial inclusion of its people.  The World

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  Global leaders praise PM Modi's development initiatives

  Politics | January 12, 2015 6:57 IST

  Gandhinagar: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and vision, global leaders ranging from UN Secratary General to World Bank chief on Sunday described him as the "driving force" of India's growth engine during the inauguration

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  Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015: Indian, foreign companies announce huge investments

  January 11, 2015 14:07 IST

  Gandhinagar: Large conglomerates from India and abroad today announced huge investment and job creation plans at the three-day Vibrant Gujarat Summit, which kicked off this morning in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders

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  Malala, Satyarthi inspire people across the globe: World Bank

  World | December 11, 2014 11:39 IST

  Washington: World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today said the joint winners of Nobel Peace Prize awards, Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi, have inspired people across the world with their courageous efforts."Malala Yousafzai and

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  World Bank chief hails nobel laureates Satyarthi, Malala

  October 11, 2014 6:44 IST

  Washington: World Bank Group president Jim Yong Kim has hailed 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureates Indian social activist Kailah Satyarthi and Pakistani teenager Malala Yousufzai for their shared commitment against exploitation of children."We laud the

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  Rather than dollars, we need ideas, knowledge: PM Narendra Modi to World Bank President

  India | July 24, 2014 10:00 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told World Bank President Jim Yong Kim that India requires ideas, knowledge and expertise "rather than dollars" as there is a need to focus on developing a base