The most popular programs for the World Bank Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=199 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:53:33 GMT President Obama announced his nominee to head the World Bank, Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim. A medical doctor and anthropologist, his former positions include former director of the Department of HIV/AIDS at the World Health Organization. President Obama also answered a reporter's question regarding the shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305067-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Uri Dadush talked about the World Bank. He discussed the role and mission of the World Bank, how it operates, and how it is able to assist countries in development. He responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304732-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304732-5 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Perkins talked about his book [Confessions of an Economic Hit Man], published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. The book discussed some of the assignments he was given while working as what he terms an "economic hit man." From 1971 to 1981 John Perkins worked as a chief economist for Chas. T. Main, a Massachusetts-based international strategic consulting firm. During this time Mr. Perkins said his job was to trick developing countries into taking enormous loans from the World Bank in order to construct or repair their domestic infrastructure. These loans were given with the understanding that these countries would then use those loans to pay U.S. corporations to complete these constructing and engineering projects. The author wrote that when these developing countries were eventually unable to pay off these sizable debts, the United States, World Bank, or IMF would step in and control the country's security arrangements and budgetary structure. Following his presentation, Mr. Perkins responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190718-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Sachs talked about his book [The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time], published by Penguin Press, about how to end poverty around the world by the year 2025. Professor Sachs argued that ending global poverty was a very realistic goal that could be achieved if the U.S. was willing to make it a priority. He criticized the Bush administration for a lack of commitment to poverty issues and argued that free market solutions for economic development would not work. He also laid out a series of suggested questions for the executive directors of the World Bank to ask any nominee for head of the Bank. Professor Sachs answered questions from members of the audience following his remarks. Commentary was provided by Zia Qureshi, senior advisor for global monitoring at the World Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186034-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations for international assistance programs and U.S. contributions to international financial institutions. Members asked how the U.S. can fund international assistance programs given the deficit and the failing economy. Other topics included World Bank loans to Iran, loan forgiveness for indebted nations, and whether or not the Treasury Department will put pressure on China to stop human rights abuses in Tibet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204829-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Perkins talked about his book [Confessions of an Economic Hit Man], published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. The book discussed some of the assignments he was given while working as what he terms an "economic hit man" for the U.S. government. Mr. Perkins said that since the 1950s the U.S. government has used a form of international loan-sharking to gain leverage over poor countries that it deems to be strategically important. He explained that his role was to get countries to take on loans, via the World Bank and other institutions, in order to finance large engineering projects that are sold on false pretenses and ultimately end up bankrupting those countries. After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179538-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing World Bank President Robert Zoellick talked global development during his tenure. In his remarks he cautioned against a top-down approach to international development work, and called on the U.S. to get its fiscal house in order. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT William Easterly talked about his book [The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good], published by Penguin Press. He argued that most foreign aid programs are too idealistic, grandiose, and wasteful. He said that Western aid programs would help the suffering poor only if those who manage them invoke planning efforts that include feedback, incentives, and accountability. He explained how giving foreign aid under these terms would help improve global foreign aid efforts. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. This event was held at the Carnegie Endowment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192437-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ngaire Woods presented points from her new book, [The Globalizers: The IMF, the World Bank, and their Borrowers,] questioning whether the time has come to rethink what these multilateral institutions do and how they do it. She asked whether the IMF and the World Bank were U.S.-dominated institutions. Topics included their impact on the economy of their borrowers, particularly Mexico and Latin America; the Russian experience; and sub-Saharan Africa. She suggested that IMF and the World Bank should not focus country by country, but should consider global imbalances, monetary cooperation and other international issues. Mr. Mallaby, the author of [The World's Banker,] and Mr. DeTray commented extensively on Dr. Woods' proposals. The participants then responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192143-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Zoellick spoke at a news conference ahead of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meeting. He said that a double-dip recession for the world's major economies was unlikely, but Europe, Japan, and U.S must act to address their big economic problems before they became bigger problems for the rest of the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301706-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Selleck, recently-elected president of the World Bank, talked about development projects to help poor nations, ways in which globalization has changed the world, poverty as a continuing problem, environmental threats, the United Nations millennium goals, malaria and other diseases, and contributions to the World Bank. After his presentation, Mr. Selleck responded to questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201424-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke to reporters at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting. One of the main issues being discussed was the value of national currencies, particularly the Chinese Yuan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included President Obama's nomination of for Dr. Jim Yong Kim to be the next World Bank president, the second anniversary of the health care law, and the Justice Department's investigation into the Trayvon Martin case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305067-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305067-2 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the role and effectiveness of the World Bank in combating global poverty. Among the issues they addressed were transparency and accountability of bank activities, public perceptions of bank operations, U.S. participation in bank operations, and maximizing the U.S. ability to influence efforts to reduce and minimize global poverty. They also commented on Paul Wolfowitz's recent resignation as president and the potential impact of the scandal on bank operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198237-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Society for International Development, which has chapters in over sixty-five countries, hosted a forum on international, economic and political development. Among the speakers was World Bank President Robert Zoellick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Summers and international banking officials spoke about the global economy, debt and international trade policies. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299036-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299036-6 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speakers protested against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, accusing the organizations of supporting deforestation, water privatization, and war. Representatives from organizations from various parts of the world, including Bolivia and Nigeria, spoke out against the IMF and the World Bank, holding them responsible for problems in their countries. Many musicians performed on stage, including Michelle Shocked, Jim Page, and Blowback. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172903-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168928-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Zoellick spoke to reporters at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting. One of the main issues being discussed was the value of national currencies, particularly the Chinese Yuan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295875-2 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to protesters about the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. They said the organizations did little to relieve poverty, acted only in corporate interests, and fueled corruption in developing nations. Between some speeches entertainment was provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156519-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials with the International Monetary Fund spoke to reporters and answered questions about the global economy. They said the global economy was improving and the worst of the recession was over, yet weaknesses still persisted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293171-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Protest organizers spoke to reporters about demonstrations against the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, characterizing the protests as successful. They talked about the numbers of people arrested, the numbers of people who attended, negotiations between protesters and police, and the goals of the protests. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156615-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT World finance ministers and bank officials spoke about a variety of issues including the financial impact of September 11,2001 attacks on the U.S., fighting world poverty, aid to developing nations, and maintaining transparency in financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172911-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Adding details to IMF President Paul Wolfowitz's earlier news conference, the participants talked with reporters about the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's third annual [Global Monitoring Report]. They mentioned the Millennium development goals from the Monterrey Conference in which the developed countries agreed to increase and improve the quality of their aid, while the developing countries agreed to improve governance. Topics included monetary governance, money for education and health, investment in infrastructure, reduction of extreme poverty, child mortality rates, and the U.N. convention against corruption. After their remarks they answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officals spoke to the press and answered questions about the results of an annual meeting of the World Bank and IMF officials to discuss measures to fight the global economic downturn. The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the International Monetary Fund's policy-setting committee, had been holding its 2009 Spring Meeting with the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee to discuss progress on the work of the Fund and Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285492-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sarbib talked about the involvement of the World Bank in the Middle East, and its role in reducing economic dislocation and increasing sustainable development. He also talked about foreign investment, ecosystems, and working with local organizations. He answered audience questions. [Middle East Insight] sponsors forums for Washington-based interns interested in Middle East affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165042-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Udi Dadush spoke about an upcomming meeting of G-7 leaders, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281718-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281718-4 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Various scenes of protesters and police at a protest against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156637-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to the press and answered questions on a number of topics including Social Security reform, conditions in Iraq and Italy's plans to withdraw their troops from the coalition, nuclear weapons in Iran, an energy policy, his nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the head of the World Bank, steroid use by baseball players, use of pre-packaged video press releases by government agencies, and displaying the Ten Commandments on government property. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185941-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT After a rally was canceled due to inclement weather, participants spoke to reporters about their opposition to the World Band and International Monetary Fund. Among the topics they discussed were the size of the demonstrations, the IMF and World Bank's approach to poverty, and debt relief. After their comments they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156614-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT WUSA-TV coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156660-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Palast voiced his criticism of globalization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. He is the author of [The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: The Truth About Corporate Cons, Globalization and High-Finance Fraudsters], published by Plume. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169432-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169432-2 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT World business and political leaders discussed the process of globalization. They tried to find solutions to problems in areas of health, agriculture, and poverty around the world. Specific programs included vaccination and investment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155418-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mallaby talked about his book [The Worlds Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises, and The Wealth and Poverty of Nations], published by Penguin Books. He spoke about the tenure of James Wolfensohn as the president of the World Bank. Mr. Mallaby sat down with the [Wall Street Journal]'s David Wessel to discuss the reality of global development and the current challenges facing the World Bank, including the AIDS epidemic and global terrorism. He responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178000-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Carlin talked about the history of Afghanistan beginning with the 1980s wars which resulted in five million refugees spread across the continent. She had traveled to Afghanistan in 2003 as a researcher for the Bank Information Center, a non-profit organization. She showed slides from her research. She discussed ways the international community can engage Afghanistan for effective development, as well as her recent report about the international financial institutions' effects on the emergence of Afghan civil society. After her presentation Ms. Carlin answered audience members' questions. Ms. Carlin was formerly with the International Rescue Committee, the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, and The World Bank. She was formerly the Afghan repatriation officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186051-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senators heard testimony on potential hotspots in East Asia, including China, Japan, Indonesia and Korea. The committee considered economic, political, and strategic opportunities and problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155537-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests participated in a roundtable discussion on the IMF/World Bank protest that took place on Saturday, September 28, in Washington. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172906-2 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Paul Mitchell talked about the work of the World Bank. He explained its role in offering financial assistance to poor and underdeveloped countries worldwide. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187082-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187082-5 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Activists spoke to reporters about their protest against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. The expressed their objections to the institutions, made arguments against globalization, and talked about the protests and rallies which were ongoing. After their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156633-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the operation of the World Bank and international Monetary fund. They defended the organizations against arguments by protestors that they were detrimental to developing countries. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156588-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Protest organizers met with potential protesters to discuss methods of peaceful protest and emphasize lessons of civil disobedience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156626-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to protesters about the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. They said the organizations did little to relieve poverty, acted only in corporate interests, and fueled corruption in developing nations. Between some speeches entertainment was provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156643-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolfensohn talked about the role of the World Bank in trying to put together a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, including that country's administration, education, employment, and other needs. He also talked about the results of the October Madrid, Spain, meeting of possible donors for Iraq reconstruction. He then went on to talk about the 60-year history of the World Bank and its current goals of decreasing poverty and increasing education and life expectancy in developing countries. After his speech he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178874-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Guha talked about President Paul Wolfowitz's leadership at the World Bank. Topics included the role of the World Bank in Iraq and other countries during his tenure. Several organizations and newspapers have called for him to resign following his admission of being personally involved with a former World Bank official and securing her a position at the U.S. State Department. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are their holding annual spring meetings this weekend in Washington, DC. Mr. Guha responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197114-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197114-2 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mallaby will talk about his book [The Worlds Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises, and The Wealth and Poverty of Nations], published by Penguin Books. Other scholars then joined him in discussion of the book and in responding to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184797-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ballmer talked about future trends in technology. Among the issues he addressed were the impact that the personal computer had on American society, new applications of software programs, and electronic commerce. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156652-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT This local broadcast focused on the protestors in Washington who objected to the economic policies of international financial institutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156659-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT News Channel 8 coverage of the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington D.C.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156663-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panel discussed globalization, free trade, emerging markets, and the future global economy. They wrestled with balancing the benefits of creating wealth through liberalization with the difficult transformation of globalization for many undereducated workers. This discussion occurred in the context of the Seattle uprising against the World Trade Organization. They responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155356-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT This local broadcast updated viewers on the IMF/World Bank protests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156636-1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT