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GUEST: Ann Louise Colgan, Director of Policy and Communications at Africa Action

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund will have their annual meetings in Washington DC this weekend. The meetings have traditionally drawn large crowds of critics protesting against global neo-liberal policies. This year, police and federal officials say no permits have been issued for marches or large demonstrations. But smaller events are expected today, tomorrow, and Sunday. The first protest is planned for noon today outside the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Meanwhile World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, will be disclosing his appointments to various key vacancies in the bank administration. He has come under fire for handing out key jobs to US Americans close to the Bush administration. Wolfowitz will also be focusing on a sweeping $37 billion debt forgiveness program for as many as 40 of the poorest nations in the world.

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