Office of the President

May 22, 2013 — For too long the people of the Great Lakes region of Africa have suffered from conflict and insecurity. We need to bring them peace, security, and development. I am joining with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on a historic trip to the region. Read More »

May 13, 2013 — It's critically important for all countries to invest in education in order to stay competitive in the global economy. That means education for all, including communities such as the Roma that have long faced discrimination.  Read More »

April 19, 2013 — World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discuss what the two organizations and their partners must do to turn the goal of ending extreme poverty into a reality and engage global citizens. Read More »