What does the World Bank do?

Based in Washington DC, it was founded in 1944 as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

What does the World Bank do?
Sat, 14 Apr, 2007 - 01:00

Its aim was to drive post-World War II reconstruction.

Now called the World Bank Group, it has 184 member countries and is responsible for promoting economic development and reducing poverty.

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