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Jim Yong Kim is Korean-American physician and anthropologist, 12th President of the World Bank. Explore interesting quotes on going.
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“We are trying to end poverty in the world by 2030 and we’re going to focus especially on the well-being of the bottom 40 per cent of every country.”

Jim Yong Kim

UN News Centre, Interview with Jim Yong Kim, 7 October 13

World , Country

“I have very clear ideas about what it’s going to take to end extreme poverty and to share prosperity. In fact, this is what I’ve been doing my whole life. I feel like I’m here for a reason.”

Jim Yong Kim

Banker to the Poor, A Conversation With Jim Yong Kim, October, 14

Life , Feeling , Idea

“In 1990, East Asia, South Asia, and Africa all had the same percentage of people living in extreme poverty: 55 percent. Now, East Asia is at ten percent, and South Asia has gone down to 30 percent. In Africa, it’s still 55 percent. Why did we succeed in East Asia, and why are we falling behind in Africa? This year, we’re going to be lending over $60 billion. That seems like a lot of money, but every year, sub-Saharan Africa requires about $100 billion in new investment in infrastructure.”

Jim Yong Kim

Banker to the Poor, A Conversation With Jim Yong Kim, October, 14

Money , People

“We’ve set two goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. How are we going to get there? Generally speaking, it divides into three main categories. One is economic growth. If you look at the greatest achievements in lifting people out of poverty, China, almost through brute economic growth, lifted 600 million people out of poverty. The second big block is investment in human beings. In other words, making sure that the poorest people have some kind of income or sustenance to be able to consume and, potentially, participate in economic growth. And a third category is social protection.”

Jim Yong Kim

Banker to the Poor, A Conversation With Jim Yong Kim, October, 14

People

“We’re interested in the peace but we understand that peace, justice and development go hand in hand. And I think we sent that message very strongly.”

Jim Yong Kim

UN News Centre, Interview with Jim Yong Kim, 7 October 13

Peace , Justice , Understanding , Thinking