Zoellick Optimistic About Future of Fund for Africa
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World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said yesterday that he is optimistic that a push to raise money for a fund that grants billions of dollars to Africa will be successful because of early feedback from donor countries.
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The recently re-elected government of Prime Minister John Howard welcomed a positive report by the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday and vowed to continue its program of economic reform.
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For the first time in four years, the donor nations that sustain the Palestinian economy have reason for optimism. For now, however, that optimism won't mean more money for the Palestinians.
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U.S. President George W. Bush has chosen Robert Zoellick, a former U.S. Trade Representative, as the new president for the World Bank, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.
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President George W. Bush has chosen Robert Zoellick, a former U.S. trade representative, to replace Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank, a senior American official said on Tuesday.
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Robert B. Zoellick, a senior diplomat and trade envoy, has been tapped to try to heal the bitter rifts left by Paul D. Wolfowitzâs ouster.
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OTTAWA (CP) - Canada intends to return to the forefront on African development issues, beginning with a renewed effort at helping the troubled continent grow out of poverty, says Finance Minister Ralph Goodale.
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Robert Zoellick,  President George W. Bush's candidate to be World Bank president, looked set to clinch the job as expected without a challenger when a deadline for nominations expires on Friday.
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Robert Zoellick, U.S. President George W. Bush's candidate to head the World Bank, was poised to clinch the job as expected as a deadline for nominations passed on Friday without a challenger emerging.
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People close to Robert B. Zoellick, President Bushâs pick to head the World Bank, say he is likely to bring a demanding approach that could disturb the status quo.
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In its global economy outlook the International Monetary Fund predicted worldwide output to lift 5% despite of worries about high oil prices.
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Robert Zoellick, President Bush's former trade chief and No. 2 diplomat, appeared certain to win approval as the World Bank's next president.
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About 75% of medium and large South African businesses expect to benefit financially from the 2010 World Cup, a survey suggests.
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Bob Zoellick, Bush's new choice to head the World Bank, is no ideologue like his predecessor. An Administration stalwart, he's finally getting a chance at a top job he craved
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China is launching a $1bn fund, backed by the Chinese Development Bank, to boost trade and investment in Africa.
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A world trade deal that benefits all economies is within reach if countries are prepared to negotiate seriously on draft texts released this week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Friday.
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Robert Zoellick, U.S. President George W. Bush's nominee to head the World Bank, will travel to Africa, Europe and Latin America to lobby for the job starting on Monday, and said he wants to hear directly from governments about their development priorities.