Oil prices have certainly become a threat for the world economy.

So the American economy needs the world, and the world needs the American economy.

Masood Ahmed brings to the position of director of external relations extensive experience gained in a range of senior positions in international finance and development.

We would certainly encourage the Italian government to put forward an ambitious agenda of reform.

I mean, the world has already done a big, big effort to forget debt to countries heavily indebted and with low income. And that has given good chances to countries to get out of poverty.

To try to correct imbalances with trade restrictions is a grave error.

We also need a fund that can say 'no'.