THE head of South Africa's Scorpions crime-fighting unit, Leonard McCarthy, has been appointed to head the World Bank's anti-corruption unit.
In a press statement, World Bank President, Robert Zoellick, notes that the appointment comes after President Thabo Mbeki agreed to release McCarthy from service to take up the position as vice president from the end of June 2008.
Zoellick states that, "McCarthy is recognised worldwide for his integrity, independence and effectiveness in fighting corruption and strengthening good governance."
The World Bank unit investigates fraud and corruption in development projects financed by the global development agency.
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AIME LEJEUNE • alejeune@emperorspalace.com Subject: McCarthy Leonanrd Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:15 • Mr. Thabo Mbeki is a great man of releasing the scorpions boss to the world bank.
i'm proud of him.
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