The World Bank was established in 1944 to support post-war reconstruction in Europe. It has since expanded to become one of the largest sources of funding for developing countries. The World Bank has five agencies that provide financial and risk management services to promote global development goals like reducing poverty and improving living standards. It works with member countries on long-term projects focused on sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, health, and education.

6. is one of the world’s largest sources of funding for the developing world Its primary focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries. It uses its financial resources, its staff, and extensive experience to help developing countries, reduce poverty, increase economic growth, improve their quality of life. SPECIAL FEATURES OF WORLD BANK

7. IBRD IDA IFC M.I.G.A ICSID The International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (1945) The International Development Association (1960) The International Finance Corporation (1956) The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (1988) The International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (1966)

9. Goal 1 : End extreme poverty and hunger. Goal 2 : Achieve universal primary education Goal 3 : Empower women and promote equality between women and men Goal 4 : Improve health of pregnant women and mothers; Goal 5 : Reduce child death rates Goal 6 : Ensure environmental sustainability Goal 7 : Create a global partnership for development, with targets for aid, trade and debt relief. Goal 8 : Tackle HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and other diseases

14. The end !