World Bank President David Malpass

World Bank President David Malpass

FILE PHOTO: World Bank President David Malpass attends the "1+6" Roundtable meeting at the Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

World Bank's Malpass: risk of US default adds to woes facing slowing global economy

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Many countries can learn from Bangladesh's approaches to reducing poverty, empowering women, adapting to climate change: WB president

FILE PHOTO: World Bank President David Malpass attends the "1+6" Roundtable meeting at the Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Factbox: Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?

File Photo: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, US, October 17, 2019/ Reuters

World Bank chief David Malpass surprises with early exit from World Bank

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World Bank's Malpass, IMF's Georgieva see rising risks of global recession

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IMF, World Bank chiefs raise debt alarm as options fade

File Photo: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, US, October 17, 2019/ Reuters

Poor country debt could worsen due to commodity prices, interest rates: WB president

FILE PHOTO: World Bank President David Malpass attends the "1+6" Roundtable meeting at the Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

World Bank President urges countries to donate 'excess' vaccine doses

File Photo: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, US, October 17, 2019/ Reuters

World Bank, Gavi urge countries with excess Covid-19 vaccines to release them

World Bank President David Malpass. Photo: Reuters

World Bank's Malpass says slow Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Europe is concerning

File Photo: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, US, October 17, 2019/ Reuters

World Bank chief expects G20 to extend debt payment freeze through end-2021

FILE PHOTO: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Theiler//File Photo

World Bank confirms key elements of new climate action plan

FILE PHOTO: World Bank President David Malpass responds to a question from a reporter during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Theiler//File Photo

World Bank head urges countries to sign vaccine contracts now