Topic: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Change Agent Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala seeks reform without the 'godfathers'
Western nations and international agencies admire the reform efforts of Nigeria's new finance minister. But Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala faces daunting challenges in cleaning up embedded corruption.
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Jim Yong Kim selected as new World Bank president
Jim Yong Kim, currently the president of Dartmouth College, beat out two other candidates to take over the World Bank, beginning this summer.
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Who is Jim Yong Kim, nominee for World Bank president?
The selection of Jim Yong Kim took many by surprise since he is not well known in Washington circles and wasn’t an expected candidate for the World Bank position.
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Africa Monitor President backs down on fuel price increases, but it is still winter in Nigeria
Nigeria's government reimposed fuel subsidies after massive protests. But initial decision raises questions about government's moral or political credibility over calls for austerity.
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Africa Monitor Why Nigerians are in an 'occupy' mood (+video)
It would be unacceptable to citizens anywhere if the price of gasoline doubled overnight without warning, argues guest blogger Jeremy Weate.
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