Former World Bank President (2012-2019)
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Former World Bank President (2012-2019) - Now with Global Infrastructure Partners
In 1820, more than 80% of the world's population lived in extreme poverty. By 2019, that figure had fallen to 8.9% at the then-$2.15/day line—a decline of roughly 0.35 percentage points per year sustained across two centuries. In June 2025, the World Bank adopted 2021 purchasing power parities (PPPs), raising the extreme poverty line to $3.00/day; this revised the 2022 rate upward to 10.5% (838 million people) but projects a decline to 9.9% (808 million) by 2025, continuing the historic trend through post-pandemic recovery.
Updated Feb 5
World Bank President (2012-2019) - Former World Bank President; joined Global Infrastructure Partners in 2019
In 1970, fewer than half the world's teenagers attended secondary school. By 2017, more than three-quarters did. Primary enrollment hit 104 percent globally—meaning virtually every child of primary age was in school, plus millions of older students catching up. College attendance nearly quadrupled, from 10 percent to 37 percent.
Updated Jan 22
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