Robert S. McNamara at the World Bank : In Retrospect
This retrospective on the terms of World Bank President Robert S. McNamara (1968–81) examines his words, actions, and results through the lens of the authors, his six successive personal assistants. They delve into his annual meeting speeches and p...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2021
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/968851625167222961/Robert-S-McNamara-at-the-World-Bank-in-Retrospect http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35898 |
| Summary: | This retrospective on the terms of World
Bank President Robert S. McNamara (1968–81) examines his
words, actions, and results through the lens of the authors,
his six successive personal assistants. They delve into his
annual meeting speeches and policy addresses, deconstructing
the motivations and actions behind the words. The authors
give personal insight into McNamara as president, along with
his relations with World Bank staff and world leaders.
McNamara’s interactions with a multiplicity of borrowing
countries, including China, are highlighted. The sectoral
impact of McNamara’s presidency is described in some depth
and in relation to current events, including the 1970s’ oil
crisis. The conclusion contains a look at the legacy of
McNamara, the lasting impact of “McNamara’s Bank,” and a
final personal tribute to McNamara. |
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