Bessma Momani, In the News
Bessma Momani, In the News
Is Dr. Jim Yong Kim right for the job?
CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani says Dr. Jim Yong Kim comes to the role of World Bank president "without understanding both the policy side and the economic side" of development.
Canada backs U.S. pick Jim Yong Kim for World Bank president
“It’s a real change,” says CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani, on Ottawa’s approach to the selection of the new World Bank president.
Syrian ceasefire in crisis as violence crosses border
In an interview with CTV News on the conflict in Syria, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani says that Assad used the days leading up to the ceasefire "to try to intensify his operations and, unfortunately, I think we all fell for it."
Violence Continues to Escalate
In an interview with CTV News Channel, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani discusses the Syrian crisis and what needs to be done to help the country.
Zoellick resignation reignites debate over Western leadership
“If they allow this to go through this time, the IMF and World Bank will perpetually be in U.S. hands,” CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani says of the presumed US appointment of the next president of the World Bank.
Présidence de la Banque mondiale: aux émergents de trouver un candidat
In an AFP article on leadership at the World Bank, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on the viability of an Indian president of the organization.
Diplomacy Russian Style - Ripples of the Arab Spring
In an interview with CBC Radio One's The World at Six, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on Russia's diplomatic efforts with Syria.
Growing rifts between U.S. and Canada?
CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani joins the Hudson Institute's Chris Sands to discuss the state of Canada-US relations following the recent APEC Summit in Haiwaii.
Q and A: Will a new government solve Greece’s problems?
Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on what a change in government could mean for Greece and the global economy.
Harper takes 'soft power' cred to G20
"Our reputation is quite solid; one of the reasons why Carney's name is being considered is because of that," Bessma Momani says in assessing Canada's economic reputation among G20 nations and the possibility of Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney being appointed to lead the Financial Stability Board.