Person: Kemal Dervis

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Despite war and economic crisis there is hope for human progress

There is immense hope for human progress despite the seemingly endless intractable wars and repeated economic crises, writes think-tank vice-president Kemal Dervis

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UK and EU must address long-term issues relating changing shape of eurozone

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Europe’s move to transnational politics

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Working towards a different kind of employment

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Striking the eurozone balance

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Understanding the ‘catch-up’ growth phenomenon

Global future of Europe’s crisis

‘Politics beyond borders’ will become a global necessity, writes Kemal Dervis

Wed, 22 Feb, 2012

Germany backing Lagarde for IMF job

Germany’s finance minister added to a chorus of calls for France’s Christine Lagarde to become a new leader of the International Monetary Fund.

Sun, 22 May, 2011

Lagarde tipped as IMF candidate

France’s hard-working and chic finance minister, Christine Lagarde, has emerged as Europe’s likely candidate to lead the International Monetary Fund.

Fri, 20 May, 2011

EU urges European leader for IMF after Strauss-Kahn steps down

The European Commission has insisted that the next leader of the International Monetary Fund must come from the European Union, a stance backed by Germany, the continent’s economic heavyweight.

Thu, 19 May, 2011

Potential candidates for coveted IMF role

Seen as a leading candidate for the IMF post if it goes to a non-European, Dervis is credited with bringing Turkey back from the brink after a disastrous 2001 financial crisis, by pushing through tough reforms and helping secure a multi-billion dollar IMF bailout.

Wed, 18 May, 2011

UN supports cheap laptop project

THE UN yesterday lent its support to a project which aims to ship inexpensive, hand-cranked laptops to school-aged children worldwide.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2006

Parties face protest votes as Turkey goes to the polls

NATO member Turkey voted yesterday in parliamentary polls that could change the political landscape of a country mired in economic crisis and facing the threat of war in neighbouring Iraq.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2002

Turkish government’s fate depends on economy minister

Turkish Premier Bulent Ecevit today said he would step down if his economy minister is forced out.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002

New party threatens to topple Turkish coalition

TURKEY'S former foreign minister launched a new political party yesterday to topple Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, who is fighting to stay in power despite poor health and a mutiny within his cabinet.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2002

Seventh resignation leaves Turkey teetering

TURKEY'S foreign minister one of the country's most popular politicians - resigned yesterday dealing a critical blow to ailing Premier Bulent Ecevit's chances of survival.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Turkish government crumbling

By Selcan Hacaoglu, Ankara

Wed, 10 Jul, 2002