Year 1995
World Bank group events James Wolfensohn is appointed as the ninth World Bank president. (June) (1) The Broad Sector Approach to Investment Lending: Sector Investment Programs defines sector investment programs (SIP), analyzes experience with the new lending instrument and advocates for more learning and support of SIPs, particularly in Africa. (32)
1995
1996
World Bank Participation Sourcebook launched. Wolfensohn announces that the Bank will involve NGOs, the private sector, community groups, cooperatives, women’s organizations, and the poor and disadvantaged in decision-making processes. (February) (33) In his Annual Meetings address, Wolfensohn defines the key elements of the Strategic Compact to renew the Bank Group and improve development effectiveness: improving resource mobilization; taking more integrated approaches; building partnerships and sharing knowledge; and restructuring the Bank to be closer to clients through responsive and highquality products. (October) (33) The Bank announces that three new networks will be created: Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development (ESSD), Finance, Private Sector and Infrastructure (FPSI), and Poverty
HNP sector events
HNP publications and strategies
HNP partnerships and commitments
The Human Development Department is established and David de Ferranti serves as Department Director. Richard Feachem (Health), Jorge Barrientos (Implementation), Alan Berg (Nutrition) and Thomas Merrick (Population) are appointed as managers/advisers. (July) (4,12)
The Bank hosts a conference to launch the African Program for Onchocersiasis Control, a follow-up to a successful project launched in the 1970s. Sponsored by governments, NGOs, bilateral donors and international institutions, it implements community-based drug-treatment programs in 16 African countries. (December) (1)
Learning and Leadership Center-Human Development Network training week initiated to provide staff with intensive training focused on topical issues in the HNP sector. (15)
The Bank participates in the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing (FWCW) and agrees to: reduce the gender gap in education and ensure that women have equitable access and control over economic resources. (31)
World Bank sponsors tobacco-related and non-communicable disease conference in Washington, DC. (June) (1) The Flagship Program on Health Sector Reform and Sustainable Financing is initiated by the Economic Development Institute (EDI, now World Bank Institute) to provide knowledge and training on options for health sector development, including lessons learned and best practices from country experience. Course is offered at regional and country levels. (1)
IFC launches a global study on “Private Hospital Investment Opportunities” to identify key success factors for investment in hospitals and more generally in health. (2a)
Special UN Initiative for Africa launched; Bank partners with UN to promote an expanded program of assistance to SubSaharan Africa and improve cooperation between the Bank and the UN. Bank commits to take special responsibility for mobilizing resources for basic health and education reforms. (March) (1) Wolfensohn announces Bank’s support for the G-7’s declaration and objective of providing an exit strategy for heavily indebted countries. Bank pledges $500 million to a trust fund for debt relief as its initial contribution. (June) (33) World Bank cosponsors the Joint UN Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) with UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO. (21)
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Appendix A: World Bank Group HNP Timeline (continued)