VOICED: France's Lagarde first woman IMF chief

Christine Lagarde, the first female French finance minister, has been appointed as the first woman to lead the IMF. Her appointment follows the tenure of Dominique Strauss Kahn, amidst financial crises in Europe. Lagarde emphasizes her commitment to serving all IMF members, not just Europe. Despite criticism of the IMF's selection process, she has strong support from the US and Europe. Lagarde is tasked with implementing IMF reforms to enhance the role of emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil.

How did Lagarde describe her position in relation to European and French candidates?

What challenges did Lagarde face when taking office at the IMF?