Saturday, April 14, 2007
The salaries of those self-sacrifying, dedicated professionals who give their lives to fighting poverty around the world
From Seattle PI article:
The bank's mission is to fight poverty and improve living standards for the poor.
Before her transfer to the State Department, Riza worked as a communications adviser in the bank's Middle East Department. In her memo, Riza said she did not want to be assigned to duties away from the bank and did not expect "any special considerations."
The Wolfowitz memo went on say that Riza should receive a promotion, draw a salary of $180,000 and get annual pay increases of 8 percent.
Before the job change, Riza was believed to be getting paid close to $133,000. After the transfer, she received $193,590, according to the Government Accountability Project, a watchdog group.
A communications "adviser" with no special consideration or importance at $133,000 or $193,590.
The bank's mission is to fight poverty and improve living standards for the poor.
Yes, indeed.
The woman at the heart of the controversy that has embroiled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz says she is a victim and was forced into a job transfer because of their relationship.
And, on top of it, she reports Wolfowitz increased her salary against her will.
I can see how that conversation went.
