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Past Presidents' Speeches

This page provides access to transcripts of over 1,000 speeches made by former World Bank Group presidents from 1946 to 2023. Search or browse speeches by all thirteen of the World Bank Group's past presidents, from Eugene Meyer to David Malpass. A selection of more notable speeches have been included below under "Featured Speeches", some of which have been digitized and are available in audio format. 

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