沃尔福威茨丑闻“危及世行使命”

　　The independent agency charged with assessing the effectivenessofthe World Bank has issued a searing indictment of PaulWolfowitzsleadership, warning that his actions are underminingthe banksability to pursue development work.

　　In a formal statement, which the banks board will considerthisweek, the Independent Evaluation Group said“developmenteffectiveness is being jeopardised by seriousgovernance problemsthat have recently come to light”.

　　Pressure on Mr Wolfowitz to resign intensified today when 42ofthe banks most senior former executives called on Mr Wolfowitztostep down in an open letter.

　　负责评估世界银行有效性的独立评估小组对保罗·沃尔福威茨的领导能力提出严厉指责。

　　该小组在一份正式声明中称：“发展工作的有效性正受到最近曝光的严重管理问题的危害。”世行董事会本周将对该声明进行审议。世行42位最资深的前任高管在一封公开信中呼吁沃尔福威茨下台。

　　作者：董莉