World Bank Selects Another American Leader

from National Public Radio

The World Bank has named Dr. Jim Yong Kim as its new president. Kim is a Korean-born American and currently the president of Dartmouth University. Kim is a health expert who doesn't have strong finance credentials. Audie Cornish talks with John Ydstie about Kim's appointment.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 16, 2012