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Blair could be in running for World Bank top job, says US economist
May 18, 2007, 7:11 GMT
London - Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair could be a contender for the post of president of the World Bank following the resignation of Paul Wolfowitz, one of America's most respected economists told the BBC Friday.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joe Stiglitz, a former senior vice president and chief economist at the World Bank, told BBC Radio 5 Live Blair was 'in the frame' for the job, which is traditionally held by an American.
'He (Blair) is one of the people that is clearly being discussed. I think it would be good for the institution at this juncture if they had somebody who was an economist who really understood what development was entailed and could work closely with the staff that has been very alienated by Paul Wolfowitz over the last two years and bring together the institution,' said Stiglitz.
'It wouldn't rule him (Blair) out but I would say that if I were going through a first priority list of priorities it would probably begin with somebody with real experience in development,' said Stiglitz.
'But Blair has clearly been a political leader that has has the kinds of connections that one needs, that would be useful as head of the institution,' he added.
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If he has already made such a mess of Britain and the Labour party why should we trust him ?
I have no confidence on this man based on his past record .
EG. Iraq, WMD's and 'Cash-for-Honours'.
Mind you it would make perfect sense to give George Bush's 'poodle' a bone for his unswerving support to his master.
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BUSH AND B-LIAR RELATIONSHIPMay 18th, 2007 - 09:43:08
Would it be a surprise if, Bush helps B-LIAR attain that position? NO HE MIGHT EVEN HELP. That will set their way to ECONOMIC COLONIALISM.
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