Voices for the World's Poor : Selected Speeches of the World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn, 1995-2005

Wolfensohn, James D.

Washington, DC:World Bank

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DOI  :  10.1596/0-8213-6156-2
RP-ID  :  34362

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Voices of the World's Poor bringstogether over 100 of Wolfensohn's most important andinspiring speeches, essays and letters during the decade ofhis presidency. It presents the most thought-provoking ideason critical global issues, including poverty, HIV/AIDS,trade, globalization, education, human rights, peace andsecurity. Written during some of the most tumultuous timesin recent history, Wolfensohn's writings examines keyglobal events and issues, from Bosnia's reconstruction,the Asian financial crisis, and the rise of theglobalization movement, to the terrorist attacks ofSeptember 11, 2001, the aftermath of the Iraq war, and theoutpouring of help for the victims of the tsunami ofDecember 2004.The works collected here describes bothWolfensohn's thinking on development and his advocacyfor the world's poor. This book will be an invaluableresource for any audience interested, in development,international relations, the World Bank and Wolfensohn himself.