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A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Jarus(m): 6:38am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Why Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Should Be the Next Head of the World Bank March 23, 2012 By Lant Pritchett in International Financial Institutions, World Bank Tags: International Financial Institutions, World Bank Tweet  The US had a chance to lead. It abdicated that chance to play domestic politics and put forward a US nominee who is manifestly less qualified to be head of the World Bank than the alternative candidate nominated by African countries: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The World Bank is a full-service development institutions that provides loans and grants and development advice to promote development, which is the transformation of countries towards prosperous economies that support broad based improvements in material well-being, democratic polities that respect citizen rights and respond to citizen demands, and capable administrations that allow governments to carry out their core functions—law and order, education, macro-economic management, health, infrastructure, regulation, security. Therefore an ideal candidate should have: some experience in government and the process of policy-making (as the World Bank’s clients are all governments), some acquaintance with economic policy and policy making—including the tough choices like allocation of resources across uses, some knowledge of finance (it is, after all, a bank that makes income from lending money), perhaps some management experience in a multilateral organization. Exposure to the breadth of development issues. Experience in Government. Ngozi has been the Minister of Finance of Nigeria, twice. If one had to name a tough job in the world, I think that would be it. She did it first from 2003 to 2006 and by all accounts handled a very tough situation—including tackling entrenched corruption—in an admirable way. Jim (to be fair we’ll use first names for both) has no experience in government. He has been engaged in development as an academic and through NGOs. Advantage Ngozi. Acquaintance with Economic Policy. Ngozi has had training in economic development from MIT. Jim has been trained as doctor and anthropologist. Ngozi has been a Minister of Finance making budget allocations and dealt with the entire array of economic policies to promote growth and prosperity. Jim has worked exclusively on health issues (rightly, as he is a physician) and never been in position of responsibility about economic policy. Health was just one of many sectors for which Ngozi had to allocate budgets and promote performance. Advantage Ngozi. Knowledge of Finance. Ngozi has been a Minister of Finance as such, among other things, she led the Paris Club negotiations that led to billions of dollars debt relief for Nigeria. Jim has no demonstrable experience in finance, banking, the private sector. Advantage Ngozi. Management Experience. From 2007 to 2011 Ngozi was a Managing Director of the World Bank. She has therefore in-depth experience running a large and complex multi-lateral organization. Jim from 2004 to 2006 was director of WHO’s HIV/AIDS department and so has some experience in a multilateral organization. Jim has also for two years been president of an American university. But while Ngozi was near the top of a large organization dealing with all development issues Jim was responsible for one disease in an organization that does only health. Advantage Ngozi. Breadth of exposure. There is a massive difference between doing development work and doing charity work to mitigate the consequences of the lack of development. Ngozi has done development work in many settings and in many positions both in Nigeria and within the World Bank. Jim deserves praise for having devoted his time, attention and expertise in medicine to improve the health care for people in the developing world—which is certainly one component of development—but his development experience is limited to one sector. Advantage Ngozi. Passport. Jim holds an American passport. Ngozi is a Nigerian woman. Advantage Jim. In this day and age, is that still really all it takes? http://blogs.cgdev.org/globaldevelopment/2012/03/why-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-should-be-the-next-head-of-the-world-bank.php 1 Like |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Callotti: 6:50am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Disadvantage. A toothless financial bullfrog. . .in a corrupt, rogue nation. Acquaintance with Economic Policy. Ngozi has had training in economic development from MIT. Jim has been trained as doctor and anthropologist. Ngozi has been a Minister of Finance making budget allocations and dealt with the entire array of economic policies to promote growth and prosperity. Jim has worked exclusively on health issues (rightly, as he is a physician) and never been in position of responsibility about economic policy. Health was just one of many sectors for which Ngozi had to allocate budgets and promote performance. Indeed. Fantastic lies that would only look good on a fraudulent resume at casual glance. NO NIGERIAN IS QUALIFIED FOR SUCH A POSITION BEFORE HE OR SHE DISGRACES NIGERIA ANY FURTHER IN FRONT OF THE WORLD. Please. . . why was the Columbian omitted? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Kobojunkie: 6:57am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Jarus: Why Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Should Be the Next Head of the World Bank Is it possible to obtain informational evidence for the above claim that she has done development work in many settings, and in many positions, especially in Nigeria? What positions were these? Her position as Minister of Finance during the Obasanjo regime, and now with the Jonathan Administration? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by wesley80(m): 6:59am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Iweala gets support from Harvard Prof. www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/03/23/harvard-professor-slams-obamas-world-bank-nomination/ |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by wesley80(m): 7:03am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Kobojunkie: Perhaps you have a problem understanding what the word 'development' actually means. 1 Like |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Callotti: 7:05am On Mar 24, 2012 |
http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/03/23/guest-post-why-ocampo-and-not-kim-should-be-next-world-bank-president/#ixzz1q0Qpm78r Gbam! The most qualified candidate. Okonjo-Iwaela, Jim, MOVE OVER! |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Kobojunkie: 7:07am On Mar 24, 2012 |
yawn!!! Jarus: Why Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Should Be the Next Head of the World Bank Is it possible to obtain informational evidence for the above claim that she has done development work in many settings, and in many positions, especially in Nigeria? What positions were these? Her position as Minister of Finance during the Obasanjo regime, and now with the Jonathan Administration? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Kobojunkie: 7:12am On Mar 24, 2012 |
[size=13pt]World Bank Background and Objectives World Bank background and objectives have expanded and evolved over the years. The original purpose and objectives as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was a facilitator role in post-war reconstruction. Since 1944, this role has expanded and World Bank's objectives have grown to develop its current mandate to alleviate worldwide poverty. They work closely with their affiliate, the International Development Association . With all this expansion and growth, World Bank's original focus has not changed. Today, reconstruction remains a top priority in such situations as: Natural disasters Needs affecting developing economies Post conflict rehabilitation Needs affecting a transitioning economy [/size] |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by wesley80(m): 7:16am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Callotti: He had no support from his home country as Colombia decided to focus on the soon to be vacant position of the ILO president. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Callotti: 7:19am On Mar 24, 2012 |
wesley80: I prefer him. Regardless. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Callotti: 7:21am On Mar 24, 2012 |
[flash] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IxamwDshWw[/flash] |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Ufeolorun(m): 7:21am On Mar 24, 2012 |
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Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Ufeolorun(m): 7:27am On Mar 24, 2012 |
She wants it so badly but you don't get any respect when you turn yourself to a messenger of the institution you are suppose to be a Director,even a doctor in animal husbandry will get this job over you. @topic On a relative scale assuming all the embellishments in the write up are true then we may accept that's she more qualified compared to mr Jim but she's absolutely over-rated. I don't know why Nigerians who should be praying for the collapse of the World bank are prancing about getting their own into this no-good institution. Esekwesili would do a better job,she's well grounded with a measure of social /physical awareness. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Nobody: 7:37am On Mar 24, 2012 |
the fuel fiasco has created a severe dent in her credibility a lot of her admirers must have been cringing through he show of shame on channels tv nigerian public transport runs on diesel etal then her bizarre moment when asked on the soldiers in lagos - a partial meltdown that there is the true endorsement of the gej administration and all it stands for. if sanusi does not call it quits his reputation may end up even worse than noi's |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by juman(m): 9:43am On Mar 24, 2012 |
The position suppose to be for her. But this is election year in america their president need to be appeared as a strong man. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by stagger: 10:00am On Mar 24, 2012 |
That article is absolute garbage! How does anyone think that the imperialists will allow someone from the Third World ever become the President of the World Bank? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by oiseworld: 10:26am On Mar 24, 2012 |
oyb: the fuel fiasco has created a severe dent in her credibility the world knows the step taken by the govt on subsidy removal was a bold and reasonable one. So they hardly look at what you or the masses think. Thats leadership for you. that actually is an advantage for NOI. Guys try to move on and leave this subsidy issue behind. Bigots like CALLOTI and others are just not going to make the country move forward. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by member479760: 10:28am On Mar 24, 2012 |
too fat for the job, she gonna twist the cock - NO GOOD |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by ebecode(m): 10:43am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Unfortunately,world politics is not rice and beans.As a matter of fact when it comes to chosing a world bank pres if US nominates & Japan & EU vote for d candidate.The candidate will win.is as simple as that. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by scriptwizz: 11:27am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Callotti: Disadvantage. Just a fool, thats what you are. what do you know? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by kunlekunle: 11:27am On Mar 24, 2012 |
she doesn't need the job. she has a bigger portfolio to manage in the next 5 years. watch out. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by scriptwizz: 11:29am On Mar 24, 2012 |
Ufeolorun: She wants it so badly but you don't get any respect when you turn yourself to a messenger of the institution you are suppose to be a Director,even a doctor in animal husbandry will get this job over you. You just have a pointless argument. |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Callotti: 11:40am On Mar 24, 2012 |
scriptwizz: Nice contribution to the topic. DUMMY! What is a 'stark' illiterate like you addressing me for? Douche bag! |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by M17: 12:09pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
THE ARGUMENT RIGHT HERE COUPLED WITH THE WAY NIGERIANS DISPLAY ENVY AND BITTERNESS TOWARDS THEIR OWN IS CRAZY . NIGERIA IS NOT ONE COUNTRY SO TO ALL S/E AND S/S TO GRACEFULLY STRIVE HARDER AND MAKE SURE THAT NIGERIA IS DIVIDED .NEVER TRY TO RUN CONTEST FOR ANY POLITICAL POSITION IN ANY FOREIGN LAND ,IT IS THE SO CALLED NIGERIAN WHO SUPPOSED TO SUPPORT YOU BUT INSTEAD WORKING AGAINST .IT IS PROVEN TO MANY NATION THAT NIGERIA IS NOT A GOOD PLACE .DID YOU SEE THAT IT IS A WASTE OF TIME CALLING AND CLAIMING NIGERIAN .NIGERIAN'S ARE KNOWN WICKED AND UGLY BLACK COUNTRY NO BODY WANT TO DEAL WITH . NIGERIA WILL FAIL AS COUNTRY |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Demone: 12:10pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
nigeria is far more complex than wat ordinary plus and minus can solve. some people with poverty mentality, 'messiah waiters,' think NOI will just swing her magic wand and all our problems will be over. low lives, poverty stricken minds like callito, wesley, oyb, and stagger of course your pentium 1 brain is staggering, judge people with their own standard. nigerians don't need negative minds like that. many nigerians are making their marks in the world, work on yourselves and the world will take their time to write your resume. 3 Likes |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Odunnu: 12:12pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
oiseworld:Simples |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by executinal(m): 12:14pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
stagger: That article is absolute garbage!Do you ever imaging for your life that a black man will ever become American president?? |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by djon78(m): 12:21pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
for Dr Iweala to even be a top contender for the World bank job, her reputation and levels has greatly been skyrocketed. infact even is she doesnt win we are ok with that. with all the bad and terrible name Nigeria has in the world concerning anything bad, still this lady was even considered for the job, it shows how outstanding she is. all u haters like callotii and co, u can rant all u care about Iweala but ur opinion is useless because u re just one backward, retarded, poor negro who has never and can never contribute anything to the betterment of the world while the likes of Dr Iweala is making the blackman proud 2 Likes |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by Businesstools(m): 12:25pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
I pray she gets there |
Re: A Strong Case For NOI World Bank Presidency by ckkris: 12:33pm On Mar 24, 2012 |
If Ngozi wins Pres Obama will lose re-election. Why is she allowing herself to be used against Obama? |
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