A Guide to the World BankWorld Bank Publications, 2003 - 247 pages 'Guide to the world bank' is a reference guide to the five institutions that make up the World Bank Group. This book serves as a general overview of the World Bank's history, organization, mission, and purpose. The book begins with the basic facts about the World Bank Group. It then describes the World Bank's operations, giving a brief overview of policies, projects, and procedures. An introduction to the wealth of information resources produced by the World Bank will help readers understand and navigate the types of documents, statistics, and reports that are available from the World Bank. |
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© 2003 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street , NW Washington , DC 20433 ... Developing countries - Economic conditions . I. World Bank . HG3881.5.W57G853 2003 332.1'53 - dc21 2003053457 ...
© 2003 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street , NW Washington , DC 20433 ... Developing countries - Economic conditions . I. World Bank . HG3881.5.W57G853 2003 332.1'53 - dc21 2003053457 ...
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... Countries in Sub - Saharan Africa , 2002 83 Box 4.4 Key Facts for IBRD Countries in East Asia and the Pacific , 2002 ... developing countries ( 1995-2002 ) 5 Relationship of member countries and the World Bank Group 8 Figure 2.2 Voting ...
... Countries in Sub - Saharan Africa , 2002 83 Box 4.4 Key Facts for IBRD Countries in East Asia and the Pacific , 2002 ... developing countries ( 1995-2002 ) 5 Relationship of member countries and the World Bank Group 8 Figure 2.2 Voting ...
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... countries . Rece AND DEVELOPMENT JONAL DEVELOPMENT IDA IFC PINANCE LATERAL M.I.G.A. ASSOCIATION CORPORATION KATIONAL ... developing countries . The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency ( MIGA ) provides guarantees to investors in ...
... countries . Rece AND DEVELOPMENT JONAL DEVELOPMENT IDA IFC PINANCE LATERAL M.I.G.A. ASSOCIATION CORPORATION KATIONAL ... developing countries . The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency ( MIGA ) provides guarantees to investors in ...
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countries ( 1995-2002 ) Billions of dollars 300 for more in - depth inquiries into Figure 1.1 Net financial flows to developing subjects of particular interest . It provides a glimpse of the wide array of activities conducted by the ...
countries ( 1995-2002 ) Billions of dollars 300 for more in - depth inquiries into Figure 1.1 Net financial flows to developing subjects of particular interest . It provides a glimpse of the wide array of activities conducted by the ...
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... developing world . It divides its work between IBRD , which assists middle - income and creditworthy poorer countries , and IDA , which focuses exclusively on the world's poorest countries . Working through both IBRD and IDA , the Bank ...
... developing world . It divides its work between IBRD , which assists middle - income and creditworthy poorer countries , and IDA , which focuses exclusively on the world's poorest countries . Working through both IBRD and IDA , the Bank ...
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Page 147 - Informal name used to designate a group of four affiliated international institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
Page 169 - Informal name used to designate a group of three affiliated international institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The IBRD, established in 1945, has the primary purpose of providing loans to developing countries for productive projects.
Page 35 - HIV/AIDS. 7. Ensure environmental sustainability Integrate sustainable development into country policies and reverse loss of environmental resources. Halve the proportion of people without access to potable water. Significantly improve the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers. 8. Develop a global partnership for development Raise official development assistance. Expand market access.
Page 124 - Analyzing Banking Risk: A Framework for Assessing Corporate Governance and Financial Risk Management...
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Page 171 - Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cote d'lvoire, Djibouti...
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