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WORLD BANK
WORLD BANK
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for development programs (e.g. bridges, roads, schools, etc.) with the stated goal of reducing poverty.
WORLD BANK KEY POINT
Parent Organization: World Bank GroupOfficial goal : Reduction of povertyEmergence : Bretton Woods Conference, 1944Headquarters: Washington DCMembership : 187 countries President : Robert B. Zoellick
WB’s MISSION STATEMENT
“To fight with poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships in the public and
private sectors”
WB’s MISSION
“Its main mission is to reduce poverty
Five Largest Shareholders
1. The United States2. United Kingdom3. France4. Germany5. Japan
LEADERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS /MEMBERS
THE IBRD HAS 186 MEMBERS COUNTRIESTHE IDA HAS 168 MEMBERS COUNTRIESNEARLY 10,000 STAFF MEMBERS ARE WORKING AT HEADQUATERS AT WASHINGTON DC.MOROVER OTHER 109 OFFICES ARE BEING OPERATED
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