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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

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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.

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