September 2002
Protests Against War with Iraq in Washington - 2002-09-30
On September 30, 2002, around a thousand people protested in Washington against a potential U.S. invasion of Iraq, marching towards Vice President Dick Cheney's office.…
World Bank and IMF Meeting in Washington Concludes - 2002-09-30
The World Bank and IMF held a meeting in Washington to address slow global economic growth and assist developing nations with debt relief. Wealthy nations'…
World Bank Leaders Call for Reforms to Stimulate the Global Economy - 2002-09-29
World Bank and IMF leaders have called on wealthy nations to eliminate trade barriers with poorer countries to boost the global economy. James Wolfensohn highlighted…
World Bank and International Monetary Fund Meeting Concludes - 2002-09-29
The World Bank and IMF concluded their annual meeting in Washington, D.C., despite protests against their lending policies. Demonstrators accused these institutions of harming developing…
Discussions of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank - 2002-09-28
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their annual meetings in Washington to discuss economic growth and debt conditions for struggling countries. The…
Over 600 Arrested in Washington Protests on Friday - 2002-09-27
Over 600 protesters were arrested in Washington during demonstrations against the World Bank and IMF meetings. The protests, which are expected to draw around 20,000…
Government Officials in Washington Prepare for Widespread Protests
Government officials in Washington are preparing for significant protests coinciding with the annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF, where representatives from over 180…
In Response to Public Distrust and Stock Market Decline - 2002-09-25
The IMF has revised its economic growth forecast downwards due to rising oil prices, falling stock values, and public distrust stemming from corporate scandals. This…
Meeting of the Prime Minister of Estonia with President Bush - 2002-09-04
Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas met with President Bush at the White House to discuss bilateral relations, security issues, the war on terrorism, and NATO…