Category Archives: Speeches

Adopting a longer term view on growth and investment opportunities The past two years, you will agree with me, has been a roller coaster ride — a pretty long one and the ride is yet to stop. It has led … Continue reading →

Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries Istanbul, Turkey, May 10, 2010 It’s a pleasure to join you, to add the perspective of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation to this important conference. A dramatic backdrop … Continue reading →

Korea Institute of Finance Seoul, Republic of Korea, April 28, 2010 Thank you for that very thoughtful introduction, and thanks to all of you for taking part in this important conference. For the World Bank, it’s a great pleasure to … Continue reading →

McKinsey Event Dubai, 2009 Thank you for inviting me to your retreat. I am indeed very honored to be here. I am with the McKinsey Global Institute, an independent think tank of McKinsey & Company, charged to undertake significant research … Continue reading →

Third Annual Central China Exhibition Mayors Forum on Sustainable Development Wuhan, China, April 2008 Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen – On behalf of McKinsey & Company, I would like to thank the State Housing and Construction Ministry and the Ministry … Continue reading →