World Bank In Conflict Again Over Robert Zoellick's "Quality Of Governance" Report

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World Bank directors test Zoellick

The Financial Times
By Krishna Guha in Washington and Richard McGregor in Beijing
Published: July 12 2007 17:19



Nine of the World Bank’s 24 executive directors have written to its new president Robert Zoellick challenging its role in publishing controversial indicators that attempt to measure the quality of governance in its member countries.

The letter, signed by directors representing China, Russia, Mexico, Argentina and other predominantly developing countries, presents Mr Zoellick with the first serious test of his World Bank presidency less than two weeks after he succeeded Paul Wolfowitz.

It follows the publication earlier this week of the annual Worldwide Governance Indicators report, which infuriated a number of governments. The report is not an official bank document, but is produced by bank researchers and is highly influential in development circles.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/c6e0ca62-3090-11dc-9a81-0000779fd2ac.html

*** - So let me get this straight. The US is criticizing how other countries are governed? Yeah, right.