The economic devastation that comes with the physical devastation should not be underestimated,

...if we are to make significant progress on meeting these Goals and stay true to the promise the world made to build a better, fairer world for all, there is no time to lose in putting in place the necessary policies and resources needed to achieve these aims.

Combining valuable insights from his experience in China, his time as the World Bank's chief economist, and the 2008 financial crisis, Justin Yifu Lin's recommendations for development policy reflect an impressive and unique personal journey.

This is a debt, not a gift, and we should use it very well,

Our aim is to set Turkey fast back to the growth that it deserves,

The world has the knowledge, resources, and technology to end extreme poverty, but time is running out.

Turkey could not have obtained loans under better conditions.

We should reduce hot money inflow. It is not right to say 'there is nothing that can be done'. State should intervene in the markets. We should accept that there are foreign exchange and monetary policy problems.

We can't continue like this. We can't grow like this, with high debt, high interest rates, ... We can't go on saying: 'let's get a little more aid.'

The (2005) report comes out on September 7 and yes, Norway is ranked as number 1 on the human development index.