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Dollar fears stalk global finance talks
ISTANBUL (AFP) - Fears over the dollar's future rose Tuesday amid optimism about economic recovery at a meeting of world finance chiefs in Istanbul, where violent protests broke out in the streets.
Nations:Turkey India Australia China Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AFP)
2009-10-06
G24 nations urge significant IMF vote shift
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Group of 24 nations on Saturday called for a significant shift in IMF voting power to developing nations and a doubling of members' quotas to raise more resources for the global financial institution.
Nations:Turkey Colombia Nigeria Brazil Russia Philippines Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-03
World Bank sees 3.0% global contraction
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The World Bank said Thursday the global economy is set to contract some 3.0 percent this year, sharper than previously estimated, urging more aid for developing countries amid the spreading crisis.
Nations:Italy Afghanistan Mexico People:Robert Zoellick Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AFP)
2009-06-11
World Bank chief warns about economic crisis
MADRID (AFP) - The global economic crisis could lead to dangerous social upheaval if certain steps are not taken, World Bank chief Robert Zoellick warned in an interview Sunday.
Nations:Romania Mexico People:Robert Zoellick Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AFP)
2009-05-24
Rising unemployment raises threat of social crisis: World Bank
MADRID (Reuters) - World economic recovery will be slow and rising unemployment could bring the threat of social crisis and protectionism, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said in an interview with Spanish Sunday newspaper El Pais.
Nations:Brazil Mexico China People:Robert Zoellick Source:(Reuters)
2009-05-24
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