We need to have a plan equal to the challenge.

Why is it that when it comes to our most cherished social goal [health care], we not only tolerate poor execution, sometimes we even celebrate it?

I want to eradicate poverty. I think that theres a tremendous passion for that inside the World Bank.

We will never end poverty if we don't tackle climate change.

We have to find climate-friendly ways of encouraging economic growth. The good news is we think they exist.

When you're working on development issues, optimism is not always based on rational analysis, often it is a moral choice.

Ending poverty and ensuring sustainability are the defining challenges of our time. Energy is central to both of them.