US nominates development expert to lead World Bank

  • 12 years ago
The US has picked a surprise candidate to head the World Bank.

Jim Yong Kim is not an economist or a banker, but a South Korean born public health expert who is best known for his work with the World Health Organisation fighting HIV/AIDS in impoverished countries.

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