World Bank President Ajay Banga named in 2023 list of Great Immigrants
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New York, Jun 29 (PTI) Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been named by a prestigious philanthropic organisation to its annual "Great Immigrants" list of honourees who have enriched and strengthened America and its democracy through their contributions and actions.
Banga, who became World Bank chief in June 2023, is the first-ever Indian American to lead the institution. He is the only honouree from India in this year's list of ‘Great Immigrants’ by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
With over 30 years of experience in key positions, 63-year-old Banga is expected to usher in transformative policies at the World Bank to combat poverty and address climate change, opening opportunities for people around the globe, a statement issued by Carnegie on Wednesday said.