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Managing Director, International Monetary Fund National Democratic Institute, Washington DC, May 19, 2014 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It is great to be here today among friends and kindred spirits. The National Democratic Institute is a passionate advocate for the full participation of women in the life of nations. I admire you, I salute …
Rabat, Morocco, May 8, 2014 Good morning—salaam alaykum! It is a great privilege to come to this beautiful country, a country that twins noble grandeur with modern vitality, ancient wisdom with youthful dynamism. I would like to thank the prestigious Conseil Economique, Environnemental et Social for inviting me to speak, and especially its president, Nizar Baraka. Three …
Opening Remarks by Mr. Shinohara Deputy Managing Director International Monetary Fund April 21, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 5th IMF-Japan High Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries organized by our Fiscal Affairs Department, and the Japanese Ministry of Finance. I’d like to thank our co-host, …
By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Jack Morton Auditorium at the George Washington University Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 13, 2014 As prepared for delivery Do you remember when monetary policy was boring? It was a bit like walking up and down a staircase, step by step, 25 basis points at a time, each …
Beijing, China, March 24, 2014 As prepared for delivery Welcome. Huān Yíng. Good afternoon (Xia Wu Hao, 下午好). It is a great honor to be invited to speak at the 2014 China Development Forum. I would like to thank Minister LI Wei, Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council, and Mr. LU Mai, …
Tsinghua University, Beijing, March 23, 2014 AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Good afternoon— Xia Wu hao! 下午好！ It is a great privilege to come to Tsinghua University: one of the oldest and best universities in China—and one of the most beautiful in the world! It reminds me of the famous phrase in China, Tian Ren He Yi, Harmony …
Global Forum on Spain: From Stability to Growth Bilbao, Spain, March 3, 2014 As prepared for delivery Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be here in Bilbao—a city of art, industry, and innovation. And home to the world renowned Guggenheim museum, which I had the pleasure to tour last night. I am delighted …
Stanford University, February 25, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. It is a great honor to come to Stanford University. Stanford, of course, is one of the world’s premier centers of higher learning, and it also has the good fortune of being linked to the world’s leading hub of modern technology and innovation. So …
London, February 3, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Good evening. It is a great honor to be invited to deliver this year’s Dimbleby Lecture, and I would like to thank the BBC and the Dimbleby family for so kindly inviting me—and especially David Dimbleby for his warm words of introduction. This evening, I would like …
Yangon, December 7, 2013 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon—min-galaba! It is a great pleasure to come to the Yangon Institute of Economics. Let me thank the rector, Dr. Khin Naing Oo, for his gracious words of welcome. I would also like to acknowledge our moderator today, the illustrious Dr. Zaw Oo. Myanmar today stands …