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Ajay Banga Emerged As New World Bank President

VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update

THE World Bank on Wednesday confirmed Ajay Banga as its next president, taking charge at a pivotal time for the development lender as it looks to better address climate change.

“The Board looks forward to working with Mr. Banga on the World Bank Group Evolution process,” the bank wrote in a statement published shortly after the board voted to approve his leadership for a five-year term.

He will take over the role from David Malpass on June 2.

Details later…

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