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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807434403321

Titolo

A guide to the World Bank

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2011

ISBN

1-283-27890-1

9786613278906

0-8213-8657-3

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xix, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm

Disciplina

332.1/532

Soggetti

Economic assistance

Economic development

Developing countries Economic conditions

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

How the World Bank Group is organized -- How the World Bank Group operates -- World Bank Group countries and regions -- Topics in development.

Sommario/riassunto

"A wonderful resource ..."-- CHOICE MAGAZINE"An exceptional book ..."-- GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REVIEWThe World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its mission is to overcome poverty by supporting an inclusive and sustainable development, enhancing growth with care for the environment, and creating individual opportunity and hope. Through its five institutions and in partnership with more than 100 developing countries, the Bank Group strives to improve health and education, fight corruption, boost agricultural support, build roa