Author Archives: J. DEVAN

infoDev Global Forum East London, South Africa, May 28, 2013 It’s a pleasure to welcome you here today – on behalf of the World Bank Group – to infoDev’s fifth Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship. Our discussions here … Continue reading →

Global Forum on Remittances Bangkok, Thailand, May 20, 2013 Thank you very much for joining us here today. Let me welcome you, on behalf of the World Bank Group, to this important and timely Global Forum on Remittances. I’d also … Continue reading →

Korea Institute of Finance Seoul, Republic of Korea, April 3, 2013 Thank you very much for that thoughtful introduction. Thanks to all of you for taking part in this important conference. On behalf of the World Bank, it’s an honor … Continue reading →

Remarks to Introduce Dr. Sukwoo Hong, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Republic of Korea December 6, 2012 Thank you all for joining us this afternoon – for this discussion on a topic that all of us at the World Bank Group … Continue reading →

November 27, 2012 It’s a pleasure to join you in saluting today’s launch of the “Global Financial Development Report.” This report builds on the expertise and experience of many specialists within the Bank Group. This report is an integral part … Continue reading →

November 19, 2012 Your Excellency, and ladies and gentlemen: Thank you very much for bringing us together for this discussion. It’s a great pleasure to join you here today. The remarks by the Minister of the Economy, and by the … Continue reading →

TCI: The Competitiveness Institute – Annual Global Conference San Sebastian, Spain October 19, 2012 Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to join you this afternoon. The issues we’re exploring at this conference – constructing enduring and sustainable competitiveness – could … Continue reading →

Tashkent, Uzbekistan September 14, 2012 Mr. President, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen: It’s a pleasure to join you here today in this beautiful city, and to add the perspective of the World Bank and the International Finance … Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi May 23, 2012 Your Excellency, Ministers, and Ladies and Gentlemen: It’s a great pleasure to welcome you all this morning to this conference on “Strengthening the Debt Capital Markets in the Arab World.” The World Bank Group is … Continue reading →

Amman, Jordan May 23, 2012 Good morning. I’m delighted to welcome you to CGAP’s annual meeting. This is the first time that CGAP has held its annual meeting in the Middle East. By gathering here in Amman, we’re underscoring our … Continue reading →