Jim Yong Kim quits World Bank as Trump influence fears grow

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Jim Yong Kim quits World Bank as Trump influence fears grow

The unexpected decision by Jim Yong Kim to stand down as World Bank president three years ahead of schedule will raise worries in the development community that Donald Trump will use the opportunity to select a political appointee. By Phil Thornton

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