Event Summary
In the aftermath of former president Paul Wolfowitz’s resignation, questions regarding the World Bank’s commitment to its anti-corruption agenda continue to be raised and the Bank finds itself at a pivotal moment. Is it poised to face the challenges of corruption and effective governance within its development domain? With new president Robert Zoellick at the helm, the Bank has the opportunity to forge ahead to a more comprehensive governance strategy restoring confidence in its war on corruption.
Event Information
When
Thursday, October 11, 2007
11:00 AM to 1:00:00 PM
Where
Falk Auditorium
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
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On October 11, Brookings and Transparency International/USA hosted a discussion with former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, head of the recently published Independent Panel Review, providing new recommendations for the World Bank and other development organizations in implementing governance reform. David de Ferranti, Senior Fellow, Brookings Global Economy and Development and Huguette Labelle, chair of Transparency International, provided introductions prior to Paul Volcker’s presentation. Alan Larson, Transparency International USA Chair, moderates a question and answer session.
Participants
Introduction
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development
Huguette Labelle
Chair, Transparency International
Chancellor, University of Ottawa
Presenter
Paul Volcker
Former Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
Moderator
Alan Larson
Chairman, Transparency International USA
Senior International Policy Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP