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American Jim Yong Kim to Lead World Bank - The 52-year-old health expert Jim Yong Kim was chosen by the World Bank's board Monday to serve as the organization's next president, beating out the developing world’s favorite, Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy marked the first time a non-American was considered for the post. Days prior to the decision, former Colombian finance minister Jose Antonio Ocampo dropped his candidacy for the post, calling the race a “political exercise.”\r(Photo: REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)

World Lens — Week in Review: April 17

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Demand for Nigerian Head of World Bank Intensifies - Since Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was recommended for the top post at the World Bank by a handful of African nations just weeks ago, a growing chorus of supporters in favor of her candidacy has grown around the world as many hope public consensus will help the seasoned finance veteran snag the job.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Demand for Nigerian Head of World Bank Intensifies

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a front-runner for the World Bank.
04/03/2012