BBC: The World Bank should support poor countries that need coal-powered energy in spite of its contribution to climate change, its president has said.
Jim Yong Kim, speaking at Davos, said the institution should not "turn its back" on poor nations that seek the cheap source of energy.
His first priority was for countries to have the energy needed to boost their economies, he said.
Mr Kim has often warned of the dangers of climate change on future growth.
"My first priority is for countries...