World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, and he defined the institution’s goal of boosting shared

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, and he defined the institution’s goal of boosting shared prosperity as the World Bank Group’s way of tackling the global challenge of inequality.

President Jim Yong Kim says the world must tackle the problem of climate change more aggressively. New

President Jim Yong Kim says the world must tackle the problem of climate change more aggressively. New scientific report, 'Turn Down the Heat' says the world is barreling down a path to hear up by 4 degrees at the end of the century if the global community fails to act on climate change, triggering a cascade of cataclysmic changes that include extreme heat-waves, declining global food stocks and a sea-level rise affecting hundreds of millions of people.

Dr. Jim Kim introduces himself and asks for citizen input by asking these questions: What are your

Dr. Jim Kim introduces himself and asks for citizen input by asking these questions: What are your views on the best ways to eradicate poverty? What are the most exciting innovations that can bring greater prosperity to everyone? How can we harness the great experience that exists in member countries?
Submit your questions and comments in the form below or tweet with #AskJimKim and follow @WorldBank on Twitter for updates.

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares some inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. Learn how water can be made accessible to the world’s poorest. And

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares some inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. Learn how water can be made accessible to the world’s poorest. And see how even a mega-star can be humbled by a smart Haitian pre-teen.

Presented by Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the 12th president of the World Bank Group

DAVOS -- The

Presented by Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the 12th president of the World Bank Group

DAVOS -- The theme of this year's World Economic Forum here involves income inequality and how to close the wide gap between rich and poor. I think this is a smart choice for the meeting, which attracts some of the most powerful and wealthiest people in the world. But to battle income inequality, you need a serious plan. Watch this video from Davos by the World Bank to hear what we recommend as a smart plan of action..

Published on Jan 23, 2014

The theme of this year's World Economic Forum here involves income inequality and how to close the wide gap between rich and poor.