IBRD—International Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentEstablished in 1944 and more commonly known as the World Bank, the IBRD provides loans and development assistance to middle and low-income countries with a stated aim of reducing poverty. Loans generally have a five-year grace period and must be repaid over a period of 15-20 years. In 2005 the IBRD lent a total of $13.6 billon for a large range of projects. The Bank obtains some of its funds through the sale of bonds on international financial market while most of its income comes from interest on loans made from its own capital. This capital consists of reserves built up over the years as well as money paid in by its 184 member countries. While not a profit maximizing organisation, the IBRD has earned net income every year since 1948. read more... BriefingsEl Banco Mundial y la SaludDurante los últimos cinco años cambió radicalmente el sistema global para canalizar las finanzas para el desarrollo del sector de la salud. Este artículo cubre los pormenores del trabajo del Banco Mundial en el sector de la salud. read article... The World Bank and healthIn the last five years the global system for channelling development finance to the health sector has changed radically, causing the Bank to seriously re-examine its role in health finance. This article covers the who, what, where and how much of the World Bank's work with in the health sector. read article... El Banco Mundial y la reforma del sector financieroLa reforma al sector financiero constituye una de las mas importantes áreas de trabajo para el Banco Mundial. read article... 79 itemsWorld Bank-IMF spring meetings 2008At this year's spring meetings, the World Bank faced increasing opposition to its plans to tackle climate change, while the IMF was forced to admit that the lack of democracy in its governance is probably why it missed the boat on the credit crisis. read article... El Banco Mundial y la SaludDurante los últimos cinco años cambió radicalmente el sistema global para canalizar las finanzas para el desarrollo del sector de la salud. Este artículo cubre los pormenores del trabajo del Banco Mundial en el sector de la salud. read article... The World Bank and healthIn the last five years the global system for channelling development finance to the health sector has changed radically, causing the Bank to seriously re-examine its role in health finance. This article covers the who, what, where and how much of the World Bank's work with in the health sector. read article... BWI-UK / UKAN workshop on World Bank strategic review 13 February 2008, The Resource Centre, LondonHighlights of a 13 February 2008 UK NGO workshop discussing elements of the World Bank's long-term strategic review. read article... The UK's role in the WB and IMF Department for International Development and HM TreasuryThis page outlines the structure of the UK government's interaction with the World Bank and the IMF. It provides contact information for the appropriate staff at the Department for International Development and HM Treasury who deal with the Bretton Woods institutions read article... Nuevos instrumentos financieros del Banco ¿Quién asume el riesgo?Bajo presión para mantener la relevancia del Banco Mundial y estampar su marca en la institución, el Presidente Robert Zoellick posiblemente tendrá su atención enfocada en dos áreas: la promoción de los instrumentos gerenciales de riesgo y el desarrollo de los mercados locales de bonos en moneda. read article... Las contradicciones climáticas: El Banco Mundial se organiza en BaliEl rol clave para el cual se está preparando el Banco Mundial para la Conferencia Internacional de diciembre sobre el Clima en Bali, no concuerda con su continuada dedicación a la financiación de los combustibles fósiles, o con su política, donde todavía no se ha realizado un cambio significativo de su portafolio energético hacia opciones que sean limpias y renovables. read article... UK report on its activities at the World Bank Weak, unaccountable, and lateIn late November, the UK released its third report on its relationship with the World Bank, disappointing in the coverage and depth of its analysis. read article... |
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