World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz held a videoconference with CSOs from Colombia, Germany, Mali, Pakistan, Poland, and Zambia. It was the first time he has participated in such a multi-country virtual dialogue with CSOs.
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In his opening remarks, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Bank's engagement with CSOs, as well as the importance of civil society in the development process. He stressed that, in his view, CSOs provide a major contribution in the area of giving voice to marginalized populations as well as in holding governments and international institutions like the WB accountable. |
He also expressed interest in finding possible ways to increase the Bank's support for CSOs.
President Wolfowitz responded to comments and questions from the participating CSOs on a number of topics, including debt relief, extractive industries, trade, education, HIV/AIDS, the role of women, support for persons with disabilities and countries in conflict.
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Transcript of the discussion
Video of the discussion:
* Opening remarks by World Bank President
* First round of interventions from CSOs
* First round of response from World Bank President
* Second round of interventions from CSOs
* Second round of responses from World Bank President and other staff
* Concluding comments/interventions from CSOs
* Concluding remarks by President Wolfowitz
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