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World Bank fight against poverty fails to address climate impact, critics say

Por: ABC News Business October 13, 2022

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The annual meeting of the World Bank, held throughout this week, spotlights the organization’s work to end poverty and support international development.This time around, however, the event coincides with a controversy that has elicited sharp criticism of the group’s climate policies and calls for the replacement of its president, David Malpass.Last month, when questioned on stage at a New York Times event, Malpass refused to say whether the... + full article



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