Article: WORLD BANK TURNS 60 AMID CRITIQUES


United Press International
07-23-2004
World Bank turns 60 amid critiques

WASHINGTON, Jul 23, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- On one side of the street stood the World Bank building. On the other side stood about 25 protesters. Signs and banners squared off with investments and loans on July 22nd, the 60th anniversary of the agreements that brought to life the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

To the World Bank on the one side of the street, it has been 60 years of poverty alleviation, third-world investment and improving the standard of living for people everywhere. To the protesters on the other side of the street, it has been 60 years of plundering ...

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