Bank staff latest: Riza and Association. The Bank's Staff Association seems awed and cowed by the new presidential appointment. An open letter sent to Wolfowitz by the Association is diplomatic, positive and vague. So much so in fact that Bank staff who were supposedly "consulted" by their Association may want to think about a leadership contest for that august body.

Meanwhile Bank staff are indicating that none of them will be prepared to challenge Wolfowitz's partner Shaha Ali Riza for the senior Bank job she is applying for. more...

Alex Wilks ~ April 06, 2005

WB cracking down on free thought The Financial Times' "Observer" column also reports that Gerry Rice, head of communications at the World Bank, has advised staff to stop making loose comments about the new boss. According to Rice, staff should be aware that from now on, "his problem will be ours" and that care should be taken with emails on the subject. "These things leak these days," says Rice.

Just as his admonition clearly did not prevent at least one staffer from sharing with the wider world, we want to continue hearing from people inside and around the Bank. What's the mood? What are the latest jokes? The latest rumors or contemplated departures? Send it all, as anonymously if you like, to contact@worldbankpresident.org

Soren Ambrose ~ April 04, 2005

World Bank staff fears The Washington Post government gossip column reports on the latest signs of Wolfowitz's unpopularity among Bank staffers, and on their fears that they'll be targeted for the sins of their president. (scroll down to second item in column)

Soren Ambrose ~ April 04, 2005

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