Bank Quote by Nicholas Stern
“To claim the World Bank is just an extension of U.S. foreign policy is just wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Global Finance, 2015
The World Bank operates independently, not merely as a tool of U.S. policy.
In simple terms: World Bank isn’t just U.S. policy.
Recognize its broader mandate.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic research
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the Bank balance member interests?
- What safeguards ensure impartiality?
Its decisions are still influenced by powerful member states.