[list_indonesia] [ppiindia] US hawk named to run World Bank
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4354839.stm
Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 March, 2005, 17:45 GMT
US hawk named to run World Bank
Paul Wolfowitz saw the Iraq war as a path to democracy and growth
President George W Bush has nominated US Deputy Defence Secretary Paul
Wolfowitz as the next head of the World Bank, a key development agency.
Mr Wolfowitz has earned a reputation as a hawk during his time as Defence
Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's deputy, and was a strong advocate of the Iraq
war.
President Bush described Mr Wolfowitz as a "compassionate, decent man"
committed to global development.
His choice of a hardliner to run the agency is likely to be controversial.
Controversial
Mr Bush said Mr Wolfowitz was "a man of good experience" and a skilled
diplomat who had "helped manage a large organisation" during his time at the
Pentagon.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1989-93: Under-secretary for defence policy
1986-89: US ambassador to Indonesia
1983-86: Assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific affairs
1981-82: Head of state department policy planning staff
2001 to date - Deputy Defence Secretary
Profile of Paul Wolfowitz
Privately, current World Bank president James Wolfensohn had made it clear
that he had wanted to continue but failed to get White House backing.
He was appointed by Democrat former President Bill Clinton, and will be
leaving on 1 June after 10 years in charge.
The White House began notifying other nations of its choice earlier in the
day.
Mr Wolfowitz is a deeply controversial figure in US politics, the BBC's
Justin Webb reports from Washington.
He is associated with the so-called "neo-conservatives" - senior figures in
and around the Bush administration who believe that America needs to be very
active in pressing the case for its values around the world, our
correspondent says.
HAVE YOUR SAY
The "Wolf" has been shown the path to the henhouse. It's hard to imagine
peaceful development under his leadership.
Kelly, Washington, US
Send us your views
His nomination has been welcomed by International Monetary Fund head Rodrigo
de Rato and UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Both men praised Mr Wolfowitz's
experience and said they were looking forward to working with him.
Mr Straw said the US president's choice was "very distinguished and
experienced internationally".
It is the second time within weeks that Mr Bush has appointed a hardliner to
a key international post.
Earlier in March he nominated Under-Secretary of State John Bolton to be US
ambassador to the United Nations - a body Mr Bolton has repeatedly derided.
Seeking support
The World Bank numbers 184 states among its members, and is responsible for
leading global efforts to promote economic development and reduce poverty.
For the appointment to go ahead, Mr Wolfowitz must be formally approved by
the World Bank's executive board.
In a statement, the Bank said its directors were responsible for making the
selection and were "in the process of consultations with the member
countries they represent".
"An official announcement of the outcome of the deliberations and actions of
the Executive Directors will be made as soon as a decision has been
reached," the Bank said.
US appointments to the World Bank presidency are usually unchallenged, as
are European nominations to lead the International Monetary Fund.
But there remains the possibility of a veto similar to that used by the US
to stop Europe's choice for IMF chief, Caio Koch-Weser, from getting the job
in 2000.
The list of candidates rumoured to be in the running to take over from him
had included Carly Fiorina, the recently ousted boss of giant computer firm
Hewlett-Packard.
On a recent visit to Brussels, the Bank's current president said his
successor should be passionate about battling poverty and not merely an
efficient manager. He declined to comment directly on Mr Wolfowitz's
candidacy.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/4355197.stm
Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 March, 2005, 17:38 GMT
How will Wolfowitz run the World Bank?
The United States has nominated Deputy Defence Secretary Paul
Wolfowitz to be the next president of the World Bank.
The current president, James Wolfensohn, is due to leave the
development body on 1 June, as his second five-year term comes to an end.
The bank has traditionally has had a US chief while its sister body,
the International Monetary Fund, is usually headed by a European.
But Mr Wolfowitz is a controversial choice, with a reputation as a
leading hawk and a leading architect of US policy in Iraq.
What did you think of Washington's choice? Will Mr Wolfowitz make a
good head of an organisation concerned with development? Send us your
comments.
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At least he will be out of the Department of Defence.
Jim, US
We hope and expect that Paul Wolfowitz will not give away the store...
That he will also assure that only those whose actions as well as words are
aligned with American ideals and goals of democracy and freedom, not
tyrannical dictatorships trying to strengthen and perpetuate their own rule,
will be the beneficiaries.
Mark, USA
Strong and Bold is the type of leadership needed at the World Bank.
Sam, Ferndale, Michigan USA
Wolfowitz will need to change the World Bank's view that man induced
climate change is real and its repercussions are serious. Certainly this
Bush camper cannot believe as the World Bank does on this issue.
Ken Rutledge, Norfolk, USA
Oh my god!! This is really the end, if such a hawkish and pro-American
man like this is allowed to have the job. He will do whatever the US wish,
not what the world needs. I think it's a real provocation of the US
administration. I hope there will be a veto from France or somebody else.
Luc, France
The "Wolf" has been shown the path to the henhouse. It's hard to
imagine peaceful development under his leadership.
Kelly, Washington, DC USA
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