The document provides information about the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). It details that the IDB was established in 1974 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by 57 member countries to promote social and economic development in Muslim communities. The IDB aims to alleviate poverty and promote human development, science/technology, Islamic economics and cooperation among member countries. It has a Board of Governors as its highest authority and a Board of Executive Directors that directs operations. The IDB is funded through sources like the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development and its Waqf Fund.