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Public Disclosure Authorized Bank to open new outpost By Rachel C. Anderson On the far reaches of 20th Street, between I and K, stands a grand, new building: the Esplanade, future home of only the bravest Bank pioneers. Those 153 settlers destined for the third and fourth floors of 1990 K Street-to be christened the "L" build­ ing-were carefully chosen for their Public Disclosure Authorized hardiness and endurance; and on or about August 1 a wagon train consist­ ing of sections of Administrative Serv­ ices and Personnel Departments from the N building will roll northwest toward that promised land of 53,000 square feet of virgin space. Life will be difficult at first in this new wilderness; but given the talents of these frontier people, resourceful­ ness will no doubt triumph over the hardships of an incomplete and untried Mr. and Mrs. McNamara talk with officials after a visit to a health and family planning unit in the state of Kelantan. Photo: W. D. Clark infrastructure. Supervising the Admin­ istrative Services, the Office of the Director will charge Cartography with producing trail-blazing maps and Pro­

Public Disclosure Authorized "On behalf of the staff" curement with obtaining needed sup­ plies. Art and Design can offer a cul­ tural atmosphere, and Language Serv­ Malaysian award accepted by McNamara ices will be able to create a means of K By S. Shahid Husain who represent one-third. While the Tun Abdul Razak was the second communicating with the natives of Street. The Language Training Divi­ country has surplus labor for unskilled Prime Minister of Malaysia. His name Malaysia, a country of great diver­ sion of the Personnel Department will jobs, there is scarcity of people for was most closely associated with the sity, is fortunate in having a large reser­ carryon the good work of Language management and technical positions, voir of natural resources. It is one of development of Malaysia. As a public Services by instructing all new settlers particularly among the majority racial the few developing countries that has servant, as a politician, and lastly, as in communicative bartering techniques. group. In some states, such as Ke1an­ a vast tract of land for new settle­ the Prime Minister, he made a major tan in the northeast, poverty, unem­ Constraints may work to an advan­ ments. Its commodities-rubber, tim­ contribution towards improving the ployment, and malnutrition are more tage here. With the transportation net­ ber, tin, and palm oil-are in demand lives of the poor. His report on educa­ serious than in some of the poorer work stretched further, paperwork may in world markets. In overall income it tion laid the foundation for a major countries in Southeast Asia. sensibly slow down. With an absence has joined the ranks of middle-income expansion of education in Malaysia. of in-building restaurants (three are countries and is better off than most Thus, Malaysia, in its diversity, rep­ As a member of the Government, he planned however), bodies will become of the countries in Southeast Asia. Sub­ resents most of the problems faced initiated important programs for rural hard and lean-and even healthier stantial improvements have been made by the developing countries-problems development. He was devoted to pro­ from those long treks in the sun for in the living conditions of its people of poverty, unemployment, fluc tuating moting racial harmony within Malaysia vital provisions. While the rest of us and the educational opportunities avail­ terms of trade, dualism, and a short­ and to improving the economic oppor­ grumble over having to cross Pennsyl­ able to them. Infant mortality and age of technical manpower. It is there­ vania Avenue or G Street, that sturdy tunities for the least privileged in the birth rates have been reduced. Yet, fore apt that a foundation in Malaysia stock of L building will emphatically society. The Foundation, established in Malaysia is also a country of great is the first one in a developing coun­ shame us as they conquer the hardships poverty. try to make an award to the President ]976, and financed from public con­ and deprivations of outpost living, out­ Four out of every 10 Malyasians of the World Bank. On June 10, 1978, tributions, has as its objectives: pro­ doing even those colonists of K build­ still live in absolute poverty. The an­ Robert S. McNamara, Tunku Abdul motion of mutual understanding among ing. nual average per capita income of the Rahman, the former Prime Minister races and mankind; promotion of No word is yet out on who will be smallholder farmer is a mere $220. of Malaysia, and Ungku Abdul Aziz, peace and understanding among na­ the resettlement beneficiaries in the N The per capita income of the Malays, Vice-Chancellor of the University of tions; improvement of the standard of building; but it is certain they are com­ who constitute the majority of the pop­ Malaya, received the first awards of ing to take advantage of an already ulation, is only half that of the Chinese, the Tun Abdul Razak Foundation. (Cont'd on Page 2. Col. i) well-developed infrastructure. Bank Notes July-August 1978 Ju

Award . .. Cont'd and build a new nation. These !pen, and their colleagues, accepted education; and uplifting the standard Art Society holds first show that task, and undertook that respon­ S • of living of the people. sibility, with immense dedication. Ma­ l' The domestic awards went to Tunku laysia is what it is today-a promising, Abdul Rahman, and Ungku Abdul vigorous, and determined young nation Aziz, and the international award to -because of that dedication to public Mr. McNamara. service. tiCl Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first "There are many satisfactions that ac Prime Minister of Malaysia, is the come to me in my work as President Jol country's eldest statesman. His name of the World Bank. And one of the pOI is inseparable from the democratic greatest of them is my opportunity to Ge process that has prevailed in Malaysia meet and observe such public servants. hm since independence, and that has con­ "My own nation thinks of itself as sit~ tributed so much to preserving and young. But, in fact, it just celebrated kin promoting harmony among the races its 200th birthday. Like any American, em and economic groups in one of the I would have wished to have met and in most delicate situations anywhere in known the founding fathers of my An the developing countries. country-Washington, Jefferson, 1 Ungku Abdul Aziz, an eminent Franklin, and all the rest. But that, of Viewers enjoy art exhibit in the E-building mezzanine. We scholar, is the first Malay Vice-Chan­ course, has not been chronologically tin ~ cellor of the University of Malaya. He possible. But what has been possible Bal is best known for his long involvement for me, as President of the World boc with the problems of rural poverty, Bank is to meet, and know, and work bir the topic he first researched three dec­ with the Washingtons the Jeffersons, Jac ades ago. His ideas have contributed and the Franklins of many new nations tin: significantly to policies to eradicate in the developing world today. There hee: rural poverty in Malaysia. are founding fathers-and mothers­ der rna The citation of the Tun Abdul still active all over the world. There Razak International Award to Mr. are some in this very hall this morn­ ing. I count myself fortunate to know wis McNamara said it "is in recognition Bri them. of his major contribution to interna­ Sta "I am fortunate for yet another rea­ tional economic development; of his tur son. The World Bank itself is young, efforts which have made the World of ~ Bank Group the largest international not yet 35 years old. It is a unique Ox development agency; of his views institution; genuinely international and cen multiracial, full of creative diversity, which have focussed on international Bernard Chadenet speaking with Bogomir Choke), Vice-President of the Society. can action to eliminate poverty. and both innovative and practical in In the foreground is Pilar Garcia, artist, and in the background are artists Joao nar its operations. It has a membership of "His period of office sees not only a Voigt (left) and Diane Weber (right). pre more than 130 countries, and a staff sharp expansion in activities but a to 1 transformation of the World Bank of more than a hundred nationalities. priJ It is now the largest single agency of By M.G. Ortega ices for the wine; Security for protec­ from an institution that would assist tion; Print Shop for programs; Staff SOD developing countries to build some of development finance and technical as­ With renewed impetus, the World to si3tance in the world, involved in well Relations for support; IMF for pub­ their infrastructure facilities to one Bank Art Society came to life last licity in the Fund; the Bank's senior Ure over 1,000 projects in some 90 devel­ month after a respite of eight years. which is attempting to make a global management for use of the mezzanine; 31 oping countries, and committing new effort to eliminate poverty .... Where had it been? The talent was and, most importantly, the active mem­ rOll funds at a level of more than $8 billion "On the one side he has to persuade here! The first exhibit was held May 22 bers of the Art Society for performing ] a year. the richest countries and the largest to June 2, and staff members and their the administrative chores. of donors to continue and increase their spouses were invited to submit up to tUrl three pieces of their production. The As a result of this successful first aid. . . . On the other hand, he needs Public servants of an eas response was excellent: watercolors, venture, the Art Society is indeed mak­ to ensure that the assistance and loans uni extraordinary caliber acrylics, pastels, etchings, lithographs. ing plans for the future. There is talk given to the developing countries will Sti1 "Its staff is the most professional, and oil paintings-130 works of art by about a second show in the coming effectively benefit these countries and asic most competent, and hardest working 54 artists in all were hung around the months, possible "watercolor outings," tag the poorest 40 percent of their popu­ staff I have ever been associated with. 13th-floor mezzanine of the E building. one-medium exhibits, and one or more the lations. It is testimony to his inner That is why any award given me is The first to sign the guest book was artist' production shows. Notice of tho strength and personal dedication that future meetings and events will be is­ really because of them, and that is why Mrs. McNamara, our guest of honor. titl ~ he remains coldly calculating in terms sued. Interested persons may contact J accept this award in their name. They She soon was followed by many others, C of aid opportunities and costs, and yet are public servants of an extraordinary and numerous complimentary com­ Bogomir Chokel, Vice President of the fro : warmly humane in his objectives and caliber-international civil servants­ ments were inscribed as well. Society, on extension 72626. ad visions on how the developing coun­ a category of public servants that really Many enthusiastic people were re­ The reinstatement of the World tOf 4 tries may be assisted to eliminate sponsible for the show: Art and Design Bank Art Society is a welcome for the poverty on a global scale." did not exist prior to this century. In a sense, they-and others in the UN for the beautiful posters announcing artistic and creative staff members n Ol Accepting the award on behalf of system-represent the founding fathers the exhibit; Building Operations for within our Washingtonian art-loving his1 Bank staff, Mr. McNamara said: "I of the whole concept of international help in hanging the pictures; Staff Serv­ community. 34 am immensely honored .... I feel that public service. nar the honor and distinction, which the "It is a concept our century cannot pre Award represents, rightly belongs not afford to neglect. For if the last quar­ developing nations, the quality of life siderable progres, and I am very EX j to me personally, but rather to the ter of the 20th century illustrates any­ for everyone in the world-rich and pleased that negotiations have just [un staff of the World Bank, over whom I thing, it is the inescapable reality of poor-is, in the end, going to be seri­ been concluded f0f a second Popula­ oth have the good fortune to serve as Presi­ global economic interdependence. In­ ously diminished. No amount of wealth tion and Family Health Project. . . . Ot dent. On behalf of that superb staff, I ternational economic cooperation is a today can isolate an individual nation "The Award you have so graciously the gratefully accept the Award. necessity for economic advance. With­ from what transpire in the rest of bestowed on me carries with it the of "If one looks at the life of the man out a more equitable expansion of the world . . .. generous grant of 30,000 Malaysian er for whom the Award is named, and if trade among developing countries, a "The population issue is clearly one dollars. I wish to donate this grant to ab< as, one considers the life work of my fel­ more real flow of financial resources of paramount importance. Malaysia your National Family Planning Board. low recipients, it is clear that what from the richest countries to the poor­ has recognized that fact, and has in­ I do so because I have been so Un­ tw~ est: this ceremony really celebrates is the est countries, a greater effort on the corporated family planning measures pressed by the Board's efforts to inte concept of public service. part of the governments of developing in its Five-Year Development Plans as strengthen Malaysia's family planning Sm "These men--each in his own way countries to reshape their development a means of enhancing famjly health program, and so encouraged at the pul -have dedicated their lives to public and welfare, and reducing the popu­ outstanding success Malaysia has had strategies so as to both enhance their col service. And more than that, they overall economic growth, and to chan­ lation growth rate. In 1973, the World in reducing fertility rates. I would hope mu chose to serve others in a unique and that this grant could be used by the nel more of the benefits of that growth Bank and the Government of Malaysia ed demanding historical context. They to the absolute poor in their societies initiated a population and family health Board to help support new initiatives have led their homeland into inde­ -without these practical and coopera­ project designed to fu rther those goals. in this critically important field." the pendence, and they have helped shape tive efforts of both the developed and That project has already made con- tiOl July.August 1978 Bank Notes Page 3 . Staff Association gears up · for an active year ahead Can the Staff Association be trans­ which the efforts of the various Work­ formed from a passive organization re­ ing Groups and Task Forces will be acting to crises into one that anticipates geared toward reaching that goal. problems and prevents them from be­ This Plan and our goals cannot be coming crises? Each and every one of achieved in a vacuum, however. Your you, the staff, can and does have a say help is needed. Get in touch with your in that. Staff Association Delegates; teU them The newly elected Executive Com­ what's on your mind, and how you mittee of the Staff Association is bet­ would 1ike to see the issues handled. ting that your answer to the question Better yet, volunteer your time and en­ will be positive. Its 11 members ergies to a working group or a task have been meeting almost daily, since force. The members of the E xecutive their election on May 25, to figure out Committee will be happy to direct you ways to meet the challenge and to ob­ to the appropriate working group or to tain broad and visible support from all help you organize a new one, if there of you for its efforts. is a need for it. (See box for names of The Executive Committee is prepar­ existing Working Groups, Task Forces, The Staff Association Executive Committee elected to serve during 1978-79. ing a Work Plan for 1978-79. This and Committees, their Chairpersons, Sitting in the front row (from left to right) are: Lois Leach, Secretary; Spiros Plan, which will be distributed first to and the E xecutive Committee members V oyadzis, Chainnan; Darlene Hines, Staff Association Assistant; in the row the Delegate Assembly and then to all serving as Coordinators for their activ­ behind (from left to right) are: Members Jack Upper and Elizabeth Wetzel; staff, spells out the Executive Commit­ ities.) Nicolas Gorjestani, First Vice-Chair; Amir AI·Khaiaji, Member; Antoine Maffei, tee's main goal for this year-to act (This article was prepared by the Staff Treasurer; John Cunningham, Member. Missing are: Roy Pepper, Second Vice­ rather than react-and the way in Association Executive Committee.) Chair; Claude Duval and Monica Groder, Members.

STAFF ASSOCIATION WORKING GROUPS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES, 1978·79 The Press Report, a digest of current news and articles about Chair(s) Coordinator(s) the World Bank and develop­ Communications Working Group Vacant Monica Gruder ment, Published Monday through Education Benefits Working Group J.A.N. WalJis John Cunningham Friday by the Information and Expatriate Issues Working Group Hans Agerschou and Frank Mwine Antoine Maffei Public Affairs Department, can Insurance Working Group Henk Groen and Karl Krueger John Cunningham and now be read on two notice boards Elizabeth Wetzel - in the E-building corridor, op­ Staff Retirement Plan Working Group K.V. Kumar Jack Upper and Amir Al-Khafaji posite the Kiosk on the ground Status of Women Working Group Susa Condliffe and Jerri Dell Antoine Maffei floor, and in the C building, near (SWWG) the entrance to the second-floor Working Conditions and Services Joan T. Brown Roy Pepper Coffee Shop. Copies of the Press Working Group Report will continue to be avail­ able to staff members from their Tax Survey Task Force Paul Applegarth Jack Upper Division Chiefs. Task Force on Forms of Association Claude Duval Claude Duval Task Force on Annual Meetings Miguel Schloss Nicolas Gorjestani Statement

Compensation Advisory Committee John Holsen Amir AI-Khafaji and Elizabeth Wetzel Jubileers (COMPAC) Staff Development Committee (SOC) Patricia Suarez Lois Leach and Jack Upper

Route 15 north to the center of town, Around the world in 80 minutes take 30 West for about three miles, tum left on Knoxlyn Road, and follow By Yolanda P. Gilmore the signs to the Farm. The title is not a misprint, nor a trip Also, if you like animals, don't miss at lightning speed. You will not tour the Gettysburg Game Park on Route the Louvre, the Taj Mahal, or the 116 at Fairfield, nine miles southwest 19uazu Falls, either. But how about 80 of Gettysburg. The friendly deer and minutes of your time to go through the sheep come to you to be petted, the Bavarian Gardens, Luigi's Men's Shop, llamas follow you along the paths in Churchill's Pub, the African E mpo­ their majestic gait. (Don't miss Dilly, Renee Alkire Dally, David, and Daphne at the bot­ rium, the Tropic Winds Restaurant, to 20yea~August1978 name just a few, and only some 90 tom of the hill!) From enclosed com­ miles away? pounds, gibbons-the smallest of man­ At the International Village near like apes-entertain visitors with their Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, you will find antics, and sociable bears will not miss 66 different "Olde World Shoppes," the opportunity to show off. Wear com­ and if you have kiddies they will enjoy fortable shoes. The preserve is on a the Hippo Train and the Petting Zoo. mountainside and you will do quite a Take Route 270 North from the Capi­ bit of walking. tal Beltway, switch to 15 North in And now, my farewell. With this Frederick, Maryland, and stay on article I finish the one-year series. My "Business 15" as you approach Gettys­ thanks to all who called or in other burg. The Village is about four miles ways gave me encouragement. I hope south of the town. you plan other trips on your own. If If you have time while in the area, you need help and I am familiar with you may want to see the Miniature visitors at 11 A.M., 1 P.M., and, 3 the place you have in mind, I shall be Horse Farm. Reportedly, these horses P.M. during weekends. Admission fee glad to assist you. are not midget ponies or dwarfs but is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. I don't bid you adieu because that Leopoldo Cancio perfectly proportioned miniature horses The Farm is open from 9 A.M. to 5 sounds final. I only say-Hasta la Vis­ about three feet high. They perform for P.M. To reach this Farm, continue on ta-and bappy summer to all. 20 years-July 1978 Page 4 Bank Notes July-August 1978

No one on the staff who has had the "We must preserve th good fortune to know Burke Knapp To Burke ..• mil gracias ••• merei mille lois avoidance of professiol over the years can possibly be unaware the only way to inspire of the gigantic contributions he has institution and from tl made to the work of the Bank. But no one, perhaps, has been in a better posi­ tion to appreciate that daily phenom­ enon during this past decade than 1. His dedication, his careful judgment, his grasp of relevant detail, his ability to harmonize divergent views and bring them to a practical consensus, these traits have rhonogrammed his work as unmistakably as his personal initials ever since I have known him. Such traits are rare and valuable enough in themselves, but when they come complemented with a gentleness and quiet charm, an infectious sense of courtesy and good humor, and an unfailing attitude of fairness and con­ sideration, they take on a very special worth. His professional competence is ob­ vious. But not every competent pro­ fessional one meets in life is also a thorough gentleman. Burke is. And it is his gentlemanliness, his warmth, and his graciousness that are as impressive as his professionalism. He has made getting through moun­ tains of demanding work in a calm, relaxed way seem effortless and easy­ which anyone who attempts it knows it is not. And hence it comes as no surpise to those who have dealt with him to learn that Burke was Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar, and an Olympic-class swimmer (who, char­ acteristically, was not content to swim the Bosporus once as a college student in 1935, but 20 years later as a senior Bank official as well, when the Annual Meeting convened in Istanbul). And it is no surprise to learn that Burke served for a decade as Chair­ man of the Board of the Washington Drama Society, and its Arena Stage, as well as on the Board of Mount Vernon College. At the opening of the Arena Stage 1962-63 season, with No surprise, because Burke is a man Eugene R. Black, the Bank's third President (left), and W. McNeil for whom public service, whether it is Golfing somewhere in the Far East. Photo: G. Street Lowry of the Ford Foundation. Photo: courtesy Arena Stage Inthevil around the world, or in his own com­ munity, is what has genuinely mattered. I do not want to bid farewell, lounging in the open-air sitting room of number of meetings attended, or the any r Through his public service, the lives Burke, but I do wish to make a few the Thai Railways' private car through number of points discussed on the inevit of millions of individuals have been comments at this time. First, I wish the lush Thailand countryside en route phone, over the years. The mere in th~ touched-and enhanced. to note that I have enjoyed working to Malaysia; breakfast with President thought is exhausting. Through all of hand That list includes all of us, and par­ for, and with you for these many years, Marcos at Malacanang Palace; explor­ this, you managed, with good humor cessf, ticularly me. One does not have to be and that I recall with particular plea­ ing the underground facilities and the and spirit, to consider everyone's views ities. President of this institution to appreci­ sure the many trips we made to various potency of the locally distilled liquor objectively, regardless of rank or posi­ the I ate Burke Knapp's contribution to de­ East Asian countries. Secondly, I wish on Quemoy island with the Prime Min­ tion, and to welcome sensible sugges­ More velopment. But if one is, I can testify to express my appreciation and grati­ ister, C.K. Yen, and the Commanding tions to get the job done. This ap­ the c that one is immeasurably fortunate to tude for all you have done for the Bank General' lunching in the Blue House proach, together with your ability to still have had this wonderful man as coun­ through the years, ensuring interesting with President Park (the wine was ex­ sonsider problems on a practical, instit selor, and colleague-and friend. and meaningful work for the rest of us. cellent) in Seoul, and golfing with the commonsense basis, contributed im­ I :J Robert S. McNamara Frequently, scenes from our travels entire Korean economic management mensely to the success of the Bank, in sunst appear on my mental screen, bringing team on a lovely warm "Indian Sum­ my opinion. Of course, the fact that the] back pleasant memories. Your positive mer" fall day' and formal tea with you are blessed with more than the focal reaction to new experiences and keen Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and usual ration of intellect helped. OffiCI I remember J. Burke Knapp in the interest in people, their problems, Madame Chiang, to list a few. There That contribution is unique. No comf early 1960s when he bowled with the plans, and projects, gave the exercise were many more, equally memorable. other person has had a hand in the but ~ Bank's Bowling League. Mr. Knapp an added kick for travelling compan­ Those were good times and travelling management of the Bank for so long a pany was not a regular bowler, but when he ions. Your enthusiasm and interest with you was fun. period, nor is this record likely to be AwaJ did bowl, he was the most enthusiastic always seemed to encourage those re­ When I reflect on your work here broken in the future. Your good-na­ staff' bowler on the team. He sparked the sponsible for managing economies, over the years, energy and enthusiasm tured, pragmatic approach was a great ment team he bowled with and encouraged sectors, and projects in the countries immediately come to mind. Your in­ help through the early formative years coun all bowlers to do well. visited. Invariably, officials seemed to terest and devotion to the development of the Bank, but of even greater value force We gals especially remembered him shed their cares slightly and face their of the less-favored parts of the world was the experience and sound reason­ lows at the spring bowling party held in the problems with renewed vigor. They was shared by all staff members, but ing you brought to bear on the struc­ I 1 Bank's auditorium in 1965, when he recognized that you, and through you your obvious enjoyment in the work tural and procedural problems of the bye. presented trophies to us. We all liked the Bank, were really concerned about and the enthusiasm with which you Bank as it grew through the years froIT. we I to be winners, for we knew we would their problems and prepared to help. tackled the job bears your own stamp. a small enterprise to its present posi­ some also be awarded a kiss on the cheek Being witness to their gratitude was a I don't think anyone worked harder. I tion of importance. The enormous ex­ to th from him. moving experience. cannot begin to estimate the number of pansion in the scale and scope of the golf Ann R. Swift Some of the images I recall include: memoranda you must have read, the Bank's operations, necessary to make July-August 1978 Bank Notes Page 5 Letters must preserve the highest quality in the performance of the Bank Group. This means adherence to professional stan dards, nce of professional influences, and maintenance of the top quality staff that we need to do our job. In the long run this is TO THE EDITOR: only way to inspire the continuing confidence that we must have both from the public and private suppliers of capital to the The G-iv Children's Coalition is 'tution and from the developing countries that we serve." ~B.K. continuing its efforts to obtain an im­ '" provement in the law relating to G-iv children of G-iv parents, and to collect the experiences of those who suffer hardship from their visa situation. In so doing, it is learning of other prob­ lems, such as those facing the children of former G-iv visa holders-people who have worked for an international agency and left to take a job with an­ other employer; or the child of G-iv parents who has not only set his heart on a career reserved for US citizens but done extremely well in the preliminary work towards it. On the positive side, Edward White, the Coalition's legal adviser, has been well received in the offices of Congress­ man Harris (Democrat from Virginia) and Senator Mathias (Republican from Maryland). Senator Mathias's office has undertaken to consider writing a letter to the Department of State or introducing a bill embodying the de­ sired language, in order to obtain a statement of position from the Depart­ ment. Apparently, a letter by a Senator is sometimes considered more effective. The Coalition is trying to persuade the heads of international agencies in Washington to put its case to the ap­ propriate US Government Department. Attempts to obtain financial conribu­ tions from these agencies are continu­ ing. The Coalition has also·been in touch with the office of the US Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization about the promulgation of the pro­ posed regulations on employment of G-iv spouses and G-iv dependent chil­ dren of college age. No progress seems to have been made. When asked why,

~ : On a visit to Kenya in 1977 with the spokesman replied, "People have President Jomo Kenyatta (center) been slow to get together." Mr. Wright and Finance Minister, Mwai sees the Department of State as the Kibaki (right). With Willy Brandt (right) and William Clark (center) at Photo: courtesy Mrs. I. Knapp the Annual Meetings in 1977. agency mainly concerned with the status of G-iv children. any real dent in the world's problems, For further information, call exten­ inevitably created stresses and strains sion 74175 (day) or 652-6287 (eve­ in the structure. I am sure your steady ning). of hand was a major factor in the suc­ Kathleen Kay cessful expansion of the Bank's activ­ J. Burke Knapp retired from a distinguished career and service of 27 (Cont'd on Page 7, Col. 4) t ~ ities. You have a right to be proud of years with the World Bank at the end of June 1978. si- the part you played in this process. Mr. Knapp joined the Bank in late 1949 as Assistant Director of the ~s- Moreover, you can take a good deal of Economics Department. In fall 1952, he was named Director of Operations [p­ the credit for the human touch that of the Western Hemisphere Department (now the Latin America and Carib­ to still remains, despite the size of the bean Regional Office). Four years later, in July 1956, he became a Vice ~l, institution. President, one of three appointed that year, and in October 1972, Mr. \!l­ I am equally sure it has not all been Knapp was named Senior Vice President, Operations. In this position, Mr. in sunshine and roses. The position of Knapp looked in detail into every project that was considered for Bank and ~ at the Executive Officer, occupying the IDA financing. otes he focal point between the Commanding Before coming to the Bank, Mr. Knapp held positions in the US Depart­ Officer, eager to win the war, and the ment of State and with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank Notes is published by and competent, highly trained, intelligent System. He was givell leave by the Bank in the early 1950s to serve as for the staff of the Wodd Bank ~o 10 times yearly in the Department he but sometimes skeptical Ship's com­ the US Commissioner on the Joint Brazil-US Economic Development Com­ la pany, is never without its difficulties. mission, and as Economic Advisor to the US delegation to the North of Information and Public Affairs. Awareness of this fact accents the Atlantic Treaty Organization. Inquiries should be addressed to the Editor, room N-227. Contributions ~la­ staff's appreciation of your accomplish­ Mr. Knapp has received many distinctions; he was named a Rhodes I eat ments. The staff viewed you and your Scholar and studied at Oxford for three years, after graduating with honors from staff members are welcomed. Deadline for letters and articles (in lrs counsel as steadying, constructive (Phi Beta Kappa) from Stanford University. He was elected Honorary forces in the affairs of the Bank. It fol­ Fellow of St. Johns College, Oxford, in June 1975, and in April 1978 the which brevity is the soul of pub­ pe lishability) is the 12th of each n- lows that you will be missed. Japanese Government honored him with the Order of the Rising Sun month. The Editor reserves the !c­ I repeat, I do not want to say good­ (Second Class). right, for reasons of space or clar­ he bye. You will return and, who knows, His activities as a citizen distinguish him as well. He has served on ity, to edit all copy without notify­ 'rr. we might both work together again the Board of Directors of the Arena Stage (Washington Drama Society, ..t :si- some fine day and make another trip Inc.) since 1959 and was chairman of its Board of Directors for 10 years. ing the author in advance. ~x­ to the F ar East. There are many lovely He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Mount Vernon Editor ...... _P. N. Schwartz ~e golf courses we never played! College since 1965. Staff Photographer .... G. Franchini lee Gordon M. Street Page 6 Bank Notes July-August 1978 .. Bduls host Bank mission in historic Petra l' By Edward Echeverria In April, a two-man Bank supervi­ sion mission slept in the caves at Petra-as do 500 Bdul Bedouins­ since there was "no room at the inn." Located 115 miles north of the Gulf of Aquaba in Jordan, on the eastern edge of the great rock escarpment that lines the Wadi Adabi, Petra was once a lost city to the world. In 1812, a Swiss explorer, Burkhardt, convinced his Bedouin guides to lead him through the "Siq" canyon entrance­ the natural defense. Inside was the Petra Basin which opens out to an area: 1 mile by 2.2 miles. Here an imperial city flourished for centuries, surrounded by giant sandstone rock cliffs rising 400 to 800 feet out of the Basin floor. A $6 million IDA credit to Jordan is assisting in the financing of tourism facilities at the historic sites of Petra and Jerash. The project involves archaeological consolidation and pres­ A resident of the Petra Basia. ervation of Petra, the expansion of hotel accommodations as well as new fer red site to the north of the valley. visitor facilities, infrastructure, and There are over 3,000 caves that flood control structures. (In Jerash, the were dug by the Nabateans and also archaeological consolidation and pres­ later under Roman domination. They ervation of monuments are included were used originally as burial tombs along with visitor facilities, infrastruc­ and temples-some of them with great ture, and a sound-and-light installa­ galleries, where as many as 1,500 tion.) The EI Deir Temple, cut from Dve rock, is on one of the highest ridges. persons could assemble to pay tribute to the ingenuity and skill of the Naba­ The Bduls are descendants of the Photos: E. Echeverria teans and their deities. Their dwellings ancient Nabateans, who had their ori­ were located on the Basin floor in gin in the Edomite Kingdom of the freestanding structures all of which 14th century B.C. By the 7th century are in ruins. B.C., the Nabateans had started to The Bdul tribe of 98 families (a fair carve the multicolored sandstone cliffs size for Jordan) live in 370 such into elaborate temples and tombs in caves. They use the caves in a tradi­ architectural styles from both the As­ tional and interesting manner, depend­ syrians and Egyptians, and later, from ing on the season. The winter caves the grand classical orders of the Hel­ are small and easily closed. Each fam­ lenistic period. Some of the temples ily uses three caves-one for animals, have exposed faces two hundred feet a second for the family, and a third high, cut out of the "live" rock, cre­ for storage. In the spring and fall they ating some. of the greatest rock-cut move to larger, more open caves, with monuments "in the world, such as the better light and ventilation. But in El Deir Temple on one of the highest the summer they go camping. Camp­ ridges. The Nabatean contribution ing consists of pitching the goat hair was equally great in water conserva­ tents 20 yards in front of their spring tion, with terraced hillsides, catch and fall caves. When we asked why basins, distribution devices, reservoirs they didn't want to move to a more and systems. In the 7th century A.D., remote area, casting their eyes around a massive earthquake destroyed most the valley floor they said, "This is re­ of the freestanding structures along mote enough. The next cave dweller with the aqueducts, and the city was is 200 meters away." After all, they abandoned. are a tribe. Today the Bduls have to travel At midday we were invited to a 1~miles down the Wadi Musa to traditional feast of "mansef'--consist­ haul water up from a spring to their ing of rice and lamb, spiced with card­ caves. Their subsistence economy is amom, cloves, and pine nuts, and limited to goat herding, day-labor in served in huge platters. Each person the restoration work, and illegal dig­ carved out a segment and dove in ging among ruins and tombs-most right handed almost to their elbows. of which were robbed centuries ago. Only the water pipes were missing at However, deeper and more intensive the conclusion of the meal! Entrance to a typical Bdul cave. The author and his colleague spent the night searches continue to produce new The night spent in the cave was here. finds. In addition, the handicrafts are comfortable under three blankets. A emerging into a sizable industry­ bare bulb provided a flickering light weaving, pottery, and reproductions of tation and badly eroded. Loose parti­ plots, and dwellings. The dwellings until 10.30 P .M. The walls, floor, and ancient artifacts in stone and clay. cles of sand have caused severe ero­ would be clustered around health, edu­ ceil ing were clean-cut rock surfaces of They also provide a great deal of sion around the base of the temples. cation, and workshop facilities, served brilliantly colored sandstone. Mats interest and color, along with the goat This, coupled with the Bduls' desire to by an access road and potable water, and cots were laid on the cave floor. herds and occasional camel you see bring their private cars into the Basin all in proximity to the Petra Basin. A western door with a front partition with the Bduls. and to enter into the economy of the However, the Basin is their birthplace closed out the full moonlight, but the area, led the Government of Jordan and the place to which they return for jackals and camp dogs carried on an The greatest damage to the antiqui­ to propose their resettlement in an their rituals of circumcision, marriage, outrageous dialogue. Life is fine in ties comes from the goat herds which adjacent area that had adequate space and burial. As a tribe, the Bduls have the cave as long as you maintain the have left the valley denuded of vege- for their cars and animals, vegetable agreed to leave the caves for a pre- Bedouin point of view! '8 July-August 1978 Bank Notes Page 7

ogy are most commonly recognized by the layman. Six centuries of publishing experience celebrated Richard T. Ely's The Past and the Present of Political Economy and Sid­ ney Sherwood's Tendencies in A meri­ By Brian J. Svikhart can Economic Thought are the 19th Birthday parties are gala affairs, par­ century roots of JHUP's publications ticularly when the celebration honors in economics, which today include a centenarian. On April 27, 1978, The Income and Wealth of the United Johns Hopkins University took the op­ States by Simon Kuznets, and Trade, portunity of its distinguished annual Aid, or What? by Willard Thorp. The George Huntington Williams lecture to interest of the Press in international af­ host such a celebration for its univer­ fairs is reflected in books such as Max sity press. At age 100, The Johns Hop­ Be1off's Foreign Policy and the Demo­ kins University Press (JHUP) enjoys cratic Process, Roger Hansen's The eminence as the oldest university press Politics of Mexican Development, and in continuous operation in North Julius Stone's Conflict through Consen­ America. sus: United Nations Approaches to Ag­ From the point of view of the gression. Prominent among JHUP's World Bank, another important dis­ books in international affairs and eco­ tinction is that JHUP is one of the nomics are those on the economics of Bank's two principal English-language development, which arise from a rela­ book publishers. On hand to extend tion with the World Bank established birthday greetings to JHUP Director in 1952. Jack G. Goellner, and his staff, was a tiny delegation of Bank bookmakers, headed by William Clark, Vice Presi­ dent for External Relations and Chair­ At a reception after the lecture, British Ambassador Peter Jay talks with Byron man of the Publications Committee. Hollinshead of OUP (left) and Jack Goellner (right) of JUUP. Also among the 300 or so well­ Photo: B. J. Svikhart wishers were His Excellency Peter Jay, British Ambassador to the United drew up a publishing program that re­ lapsed in 1884, not to be revived until States, who delivered the Williams lec­ mains the core of its operations today. 1930. ture, and Byron Hollinshead, President Under Fell, the Press printed its first When the new spirit of the research of Oxford University Press/New York. vernacular Bible (1675). Although the university-not to mention the unen­ Oxford (OUP) also celebrated a new Bible remained the firm economic cumbered endowmen.t of Johns Hop­ century in 1978, but there were 500 foundation for OUP-as it was. for kins-launched a new institution in ty. candles on its cake! This quincente­ the upstart press at Cambridge (estab­ Baltimore in 1876, a new kind of pa­ 8 an narian is in fact the oldest university lished 1584)-Oxford buttressed its tronage emerged for the university press in the world. But please rush on position by receiving the perpetual press. Under the aegis of Daniel Coit to note, OUP is also the Bank's other copyright to print Lord Clarendon's Gilman, the first President of The principal publisher in English (we History of the Rebellion (1702-04). Johns Hopkins University, a Publica­ 1978 ~c­ Centennial colophon of JHUP (above) aff somehow have not yet gotten around Blackstone's famous Commentaries on tion Agency was established to print Jb­ to producing Bank books in Marathi, the Laws of England appeared between the American Journal of Mathematics. and quincentennial colophon of OUP lor Urdu, Xhosa, Lozi, Igbo, or any of the 1765 and 1769. The journal's first issue in 1878 is cus­ (below). 31 other languages in which Oxford Building on this remarkable tech­ tomarily taken as the beginning of what le; It is in great part through the Johns routinely publishes). nological and commercial base, OUP would evolve into JHUP. In 1896, m­ Hopkins and Oxford university presses Even given this occasion, the task in the next two centuries became ag­ when Oxford established its New York ing that the Bank conveys its theory and of summarizing a combined six cen­ gressively international and grew into branch, the Publication Agency had for experience, believing that a better­ turies of publishing experience is not a worldwide ·publishing network. The five years been known as The Johns informed public-individuals in aca­ rst easy, especially since the history of the late 1800s and early 1900s saw the Hopkins Press; JHUP's present name demia, government, business, and the lk­ university press has yet to be written. Press begin some of its truly great was adopted in 1972. news media, as well as the concerned 11k Still, a few highlights may suggest why, projects: the Clarendon Press Series, In rapid succession, JHUP founded ,ng public at large-will be more sym­ aside from distinct commercial advan­ Max Muller's Rig Veda and Sacred other journals that became the classic pathetic toward the cause of develop­ s", tages in promotion and distribution, Books of the East, the Oxford English scholarly periodicals in their fields: ment and better equipped and moti­ )re the Bank's book program is proud of Dictionary, the Oxford History of the American Chemical Journal, Studies vated to help in that cause. So the next of those little "published by" lines on the United States, Oxford India Paper, and from the Biological Laboratory, Amer­ time you take one of the Bank's books is­ title of its books. the Oxford English Course. Through ican Journal of Philology, American down from your shelf, take a second act Gutenberg'S invention of printing the 20th century, titles familiar to the Journal of Archaeology, American look at the colophon on the spine or ~ he from movable type in 1454 heralded booklover issuing from OUP have cov­ Journal of Psychology, and Journal of the imprint on the title page, and wish a diffusion of written knowledge, there­ ered the range from Arnold Toynbee's Physiology. By 1882, the Press had our publishers a happy birthday. rld tofore restricted by the painful skills of A Study of History, Rachel Carson's also established a monographic series for the monastic scriptorium, that had eco­ The Sea Around Us, and Edmund Wil­ in history and political science, the ers nomic and social consequences which son's The Scrolls from the Dead Sea first of more than 60 serial publica­ lng historians are still assessing. A scant to Marshall Stearns' The Story of Jazz, tions to be issued by JHUP. The tra­ Letters . .. Cont'd 34 years later, a printer from Cologne Richard EHmann's James Joyce, and dition is still quite alive today, with TO THE EDITOR: named Theodorick Rood set up his The Oxford Book of Children's Verse. at least three series in production: Doc­ press at Oxford and produced the Some of us may be more familiar umentary History of the First Federal This belongs among little known facts about World Bank staff. The hon­ ~ry Expositio Sancti Hieronymi in Symbo­ with the Oxford Economic Papers, one Congress, The Papers of Frederick Law LlSt lum Apostulorum. This and sixteen of the many journals issued by the Olmstead, and the Eisenhower Papers. or of being the first staff member to la- other titles produced by Rood mark Press, or Redistribution with Growth, The first independent title issued by arrive at the new Narita International OUP's origins. Though the fortunes of which upon publication in 1974 sig­ JHUP, in 1881, was a brief tribute to Airport in Japan goes to Miss Keiko sly the Press fluctuated with the varagies naled the beginning of the Bank's rela­ Sidney Lanier, who had lectured at the Akatani of our Tokyo Office. She ar­ :he of royal politics and censorship (Luth­ tionship with OUP. But those who are new University during the last years of rived the day after N arita was open for lan er having taught the Tudors much responsible for editing and producing his life. This memorial was comple­ international arrivals, on return from a visit to Bank headquarters. to about the power of the printed word), World Bank books have their own fav­ mented 64 years later by the 10-volume rd. a second press appeared at Oxford be­ orites in Hugh Williamson's Methods Centennial Edition of Lanier, which Raymond E. Deely tween 1516 and 1520, and a third was m- of Book Design and, of course, Fowl­ set a new standard for American text­ established in 1584. Among the most to er's Modern English Usage. ual criticism. TO THE EDITOR: lng interesting early titles were John Oxford's example was not easily ex­ The distinguished history of JHUP's Smith's A Map of Virginia, the first ported to this continent, principally be­ publications in medicine arise from its I have just finished reading a couple the publication to describe England's new cause, for some reason, printers here associations with the University'S Hos­ of accumulated copies of Bank Notes lad colony, and Peter Heylin's Microcos­ and very much enjoyed reading about )pe failed to secure an academic base that pital and Medical School from their mus, the first modem geography print­ would survive the trials of the 17th inception. Although these have cov­ Bank activities, but missed the inimit- .t the ed in English. century. A press was founded in 1638 ered the gamut from human biology to able cartoons by "Cris." In future ves John Fell, Bishop of Oxford, laid at Harvard, but it expired in 1692, not health science education to the history issues I hope you will have space for ' the physical and intellectual founda­ to be reborn until 1913. Another was of medicine, the books and journals one. tions of OUP in the 17th century and established at Cornell in 1860, but it of the Press in psychiatry and psychol- "Cris" cartoon fan ­ Page 8 Bank Notes July-August 1978

Chess Club-The Spring 1978 Tournament of the Bank/IMP Interna­ tional Chess Club ended with a two-way tie for firs t and second places for Bank Calendar Kevin Degnan and Albert Tejano with six points apiece. The other top fin ishers were: Fernando Morales-Macedo (third), and Tommy Heintschel and Roy Ricasa (tied fo r fourth and fifth places). The tournament, a Bowling League-The annual banquet was held on May 19 in the E-build­ seven-round Swiss event, was directed by Tommy Heintschel. ing gallery. Here are some candid shots of the winners. The Chess Club offers excellent playing opportunities for aspiring Bobby Fischers or Anatoly Karpovs by hosting four seasonal tournaments each year and participating in the DC Chess League. The Summer 1978 Tournament is underway. Those interested may contact Mr. Tejano, extension 76336, Mr. Heintschel, extension 61544, or Ms. Murillo, extension 72341, for information. Soccer Club-The team has fallen on hard times lately with three shut-out defeats at the hands of League Champion Hoyas SC (1-0), British Lions (5-0), and Greek-Americans (3-0). Principal reasons have been mission absences and injuries, resulting in relatively weak squads and few substi­ tutes. The major bright spot was the solid defensive play of Captain Bill Walker, who seems almost assured of a spot on the league All-Star team. We did manage to win the Falls Church High School's Invitational Indoor Tournament. In the first game against the School's coaches (as­ sisted by a couple of "former students or coaches"), Franz Schorosch scored five of our six goals in a close 6-5 win. Colin Smith contributed the "clincher." Grant Sinclai r played solid defense in this game, blocking First Place winners: left to right, Arabinda Kundu, Rosemary Johnston, several scoring chances. In the final, Franz Schorosch and Eugene Nikki Dhillon, Robert and Pat Warrenfeltz, and Sandra Kundu. McCarthy scored, and Ken Jones, in goal, managed to hold Alexandria to just two goals in regulation time. It was then "sudden death" overtime for the tournament championship. About a minute and a half into the overtime, Roy Pepper got the winner, slipping the ball under the sprawling goalie. The Bank's six players (five playing at any time) had managed to win against the other three entries, all of whom brought at least ten men and continuously threw fresh players into the games. Boy, were we tired! If you are interested in joining our team for the fall season, starting in September, please call Jim Coates, extension 72679, or Ken Jones, exten­ sion 76791. Women's Softball Club--The Club is looking for interested players to join the team. The team practices on Saturdays at 4 P.M., and plays on Thursdays at 6 P.M. or 7. 15 P.M.; both are held at 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. If you are interested in playing, please call N. Vaughn, extension 74812, or C. Gray, extension 74095. Tennis Club-The World Bank/IFC Tennis Club held its annual Round Second Place winners: left to right, Judy York, John and Vicky King Robin Tournament, the season icebreaker, on June 12, with 50 of its (accepting for Tony and Maggie Espina), and Walter Jones. Maureen . members participating. The highest scoring woman was Sandra Hadler McDonald, the team's fifth member, was away on home leave. who won 94 percent of games played. Enar Ohlund topped the men with 96 percent won games. By all accounts-sun, tennis, new friends-the day proved a grand success. Transcendental Medit.ation-The Bank/Fund TM group will hold its next advanced meeting for those already practicing TM on Thursday, July 13, at Noon. The room location will be announced at a later date. For further information, call extension 72355.

~ World Bank Volunteer Services-We would like to remind wives of new staff members and those returning from permanent missions that our volunteers want to hear from you so they can help make your first weeks in Washington easier. Call 676-1247 or pick up the Newsletter from H-908. Monday, July 17-Garden Club--hostess Peggy Tolley, 9404 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda, Md. 10 A.M. Reservations 469-6222. Third Place winners: left to right, Jose Perez, Luis Bori, Joan Brown, DRESDEN COLLECTION-To accommodate the large number of Richard Lawrie, and Beth Daggle. Photos: J . Spina people who were unable to be included in the June visit to the East Building of the National Gallery, the Weekend Activities Committee is Bridge Club-Elisabeth Bowers won the Silver Trophy for the 1977/78 arranging for two more visits for Bank staff and their families. The dates winter bridge competition; Malcolm Rowat was second, and Jean Paul are Friday, July 28, and Friday, September 1, 1978. Meet promptly at Pinard, third. Current Bridge Club duplicate tournaments now count 6.30 P.M. in the lobby at the 4th Street entrance of the old building of toward the Summer Cup. the National Gallery. By reservation only on a first come fi rst served basis The Bridge Club meets on alternate Tuesdays in the Fund atrium at (extension 61247). 7.45 P.M. Meetings are scheduled for July 11 and 25. Anyone interested We are pleased to announce that the teenage exchange offered in the in joining the Club, please contact Patrick de Fontenay, extension 76028. WIVES May Newsletter has been arranged. We now know of a 19-year For further information on August dates, please call Mr. de Fontenay. old French girl who is looking for a family in the Washington area where she could perfect her English in exchange for assuming certain responsi­ International Camera Club-Peter Nelson of the World Bank was named bilities during the summer vacation. Anyone interested, please call exten­ "Photographer of the Year" at the ICC's Annual Banquet, held in the sion 61247. Fund Cafeteria on June 9, Friday evening. Mr. Nelson received a total of 78 points. The first runner-up was Al Raizen of the World Bank, with YOUTH ACTIVITIES 63 points, and the second runner-up was Maurice Asseo, also of the Bank, Friday, July 21-Square Dance for youth ages 11-14 years at Trinity with 61 points. United Methodist Church Hall, 1205 Madison Blvd., McLean, Va. The "Slide of the Year" competition was won by Phillip Thorson of 7.45 P.M. to 10.15 P.M., $2.50 per person. Reservations with check pay­ the Fund, with his slide "Algae." Co-equal runners-up were Louis Forget able to WIVES, room H-908. of the Bank, with "Jakarta '77," and Janos Somogyi of the Fund, with "Winter Scene." Honorable Mentions were awarded to Maurice Asseo, a Thursday, July 27-Square Dance 15 years through College age at double winner, and Thanit Thangpijaigul, both of the Bank, and to Colette Carderock Springs Club House, 3 Hamilton Spring Court, Bethesda, Md., Leroy, Rosalia Miller, Gladys Mott, and Barbara Perry, all of the Fund. 7.45 P.M. to 10.15 P.M., $2.50 per person. Reservations with check pay­ ICC's Annual Meeting is being held in late June. able to WIVES, room H-908.