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Wolfowitz vows to stay at World Bank

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-16-2007 09:33

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz speaks at a news conference at the International Monetary Fund headquarters building in Washington April 12, 2007. Wolfowitz said on Thursday he made 'a mistake for which I am sorry' over his handling of the promotion and pay increase of a staff member, Shaha Riza, whom he is dating. [AP]

The President of the World Bank says he will stay on the job, and carry out the organization's mission to reduce global poverty.

Paul Wolfowitz has stressed his intention to continue doing what he considers important work as World Bank chief. Recent calls for Wolfowitz to resign have been sparked by reports of his helping a girlfriend secure a pay rise in the US State Department. Critics say this undermines the anti-corruption campaign Wolfowitz has waged since taking over the World Bank.

The bank's board of directors is currently carrying out investigations that will determine the future of its current chief.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan