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4 days ago · In 2023 a new president was appointed: Ajay Banga. He was supported by the American president Joe Biden partly because he supports climate action . The former president David Malpass faced criticism as he challenged the scientific consensus on climate change .
2 days ago · World Bank President Ajay Banga praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing strong US-India relations, both bilaterally and through the Quad. During his US visit, Modi engaged with top tech CEOs to discuss manufacturing opportunities, including semiconductors, and emphasized India's commitment to intellectual property protection and tech innovation.
Sep 10, 2024 · Ajay Banga began his five-year term as World Bank President in June 2023. He most recently served as Vice Chairman at General Atlantic. Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard. He was Honorary Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, serving as Chairman from 2020-2022.
1 day ago · The appointment of Ajay Banga, the former CEO of Mastercard, as the President of the World Bank is a wake-up call for corporate America to focus on social impact.
Sep 6, 2024 · World Bank President Ajay Banga has vowed to accelerate the pace of project approvals, emphasising his commitment to speed and efficiency in addressing the needs of the Pacific region.
Aug 30, 2024 · Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, will visit Australia next week. Bloomberg. Signalling a new commitment to the Pacific Island states, Banga plans to travel from Australia to Fiji and Tuvalu. It would be the first visit to Fiji by a World Bank head in 50 years, and the first ever to Tuvalu, a frontline victim of rising sea levels.
Sep 5, 2024 · Ajay Singh Banga of Indian origin has been elected as the new President of the World Bank. He will assume office on June 2 and will remain there for five years.
