Assistance Quote by James Wolfensohn
“Well the specific role of the World Bank is to be ready with financial assistance immediately after this emergency takes place because you need to reconnect water, you need to reconnect power, you need roads, you need bridges, and that has to be done urgently.”
About This Quote
Source Report: World Bank Annual Review, 2005
The Bank must quickly fund infrastructure after disasters to restore essential services.
In simple terms: Bank must be ready with money after emergencies.
Key Takeaway
Provide rapid financial aid for disaster recovery.
Themes
humanitarian
finance
infrastructure
urgency
Mood
urgent
responsible
Type
practical
policy
When to use this quote
- emergency relief
- rebuilding roads
- restoring power
- water supply
Key Concepts
disaster response
economic development
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure immediate aid?
- How can banks improve response speed?
A Different Perspective
Funding can be delayed by bureaucracy.
