World Bank

Neoconned Again

John Nichols : George W. Bush Administration

Expect no changes as Bush Administration hit man Robert Zoellick takes the helm of the World Bank.
Wolfowitz and the Bank

Mark Weisbrot : International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Paul Wolfowitz's resignation won't reform the World Bank. But it could spark a new era of independence from the International Monetary Fund.
Sacrificial Wolfie

Naomi Klein

The World Bank was corrupt long before Paul Wolfowitz gave his girlfriend a raise.
Heck of a Job, Wolfie

Robert Scheer : George W. Bush Administration

Wolfowitz is in trouble. The World Bank leader got his girlfriend a pay raise, lied about it and alienated his staff. But don't worry--Bush still thinks he's doing a bang-up job.

2006

Evo's Challenge in Bolivia

Daphne Eviatar : Bolivia

Many Bolivians have faith in Evo Morales, the former coca farmer who became the first indigenous president in the country's history last month. But will Morales be able to keep his promises to nationalize the energy industry and protect indigenous culture and the livelihood of farmers?

Ecuador Gets Chávez'd

Greg Palast : South America

Ecuador's new president discusses the confidential World Bank agreements that are shackling his nation.
The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

Naomi Klein : International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Rebuilding is no longer the primary purpose of the reconstruction industry.
The Politics of Water in Bolivia

Jim Shultz : Water

Once again, World Bank water policy is challenged by the poorest.

Protest in Prague

Tamara Straus : Global Justice Movement

Politicians, bankers and multinational chiefs are beginning to understand that corporate globalization faces truly global antipathy.
Stiglitz and the Limits of 'Reform'

Doug Henwood : Joseph Stiglitz

As two World Bank departures show, the "Washington Consensus" still rules.