Category Archives: Speeches

Speech at the 4th International Conference on Economics (“Global Stability and Growth and the State of Economics”), hosted by the Turkish Economic Association. Oct 18-20, 2014 at the Akka Antedon Hotel, Beldibi, Antalya, Turkey Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests, ladies and … Continue reading →

Overcoming the Myths and Recognizing the Realities of Innovation, Job Creation and Prosperity Infodev, World Bank Helsinki, Finland, 2011 Innovation drives competitiveness, and maximizing competitiveness is indispensable to achieving sustainable job creation. Any economy with a weak innovation capacity will … Continue reading →

TEPAV Turkey, April 2014 I congratulate the World Bank for an outstanding piece. As a former member of the World Bank Group, I am indeed  very proud of the institution’s  work on this.  I also congratulate the EC for sponsoring … Continue reading →

McKinsey China Urban Institute Workshop Columbia University, New York, USA, December 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to have the opportunity to make these opening remarks for the session today. I love this topic.  Mainly because for every solution … Continue reading →

Washington for the Joint World Bank / IMF / Federal Reserve Bank Conference, June 6, 2013 It’s a great pleasure to join you here this evening. The issues you’re dealing with, at this conference, are crucial to ensuring a recovery … Continue reading →

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 →