WB chief sees bright future for Bangladesh World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has identified three areas that the government can address in order to be “successful” as he sees a “bright future” for Bangladesh.
“I’ve seen history unfold before my eyes,” he said on Tuesday at a press briefing, concluding his two-day maiden Bangladesh visit. He celebrated Bangladesh’s “accomplishments” in dramatically reducing poverty on the ‘End Poverty Day’ on Monday and also took a close look at how the country is adapting to challenges posed by climate change through visiting southern Barisal district.
“I’ve been very impressed with what I’ve seen in Bangladesh – the many examples of innovation in fighting poverty, empowering women, and battling climate change; the warmth from so many people who have welcomed me; and the strength of your leadership inside and outside government, including many who fought for the independence of this nation,” he said. He, however, noted that Bangladesh was still facing “many obstacles” to reaching its goals in order to move from a low-middle-income status to middle income status, and to end extreme poverty by 2030.