This book considers the nature of change at the World Bank, exploring both the external impetous for change, and the impact of the Bank's internal organization and culture. The author's findings are supported by detailed case studies of three of the Bank's most important new agendas:<BR> * private...

This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the World Bank shows the substantial progress the Bank has made, this mainly through the dictionary section with concise entries on its component institutions, related organizations, its achievements in various fields, some of the major...

This book focuses on the legal challenges and opportunities for International Financial Institutions in the post-crisis world. It includes contributions from academics, practitioners and Bank staff. The contributions cover a broad array of issues, included governance reform and constitutional...

The World Bank Group has made important contributions to poverty reduction in developing countries. But to stay relevant under the uncertain conditions that characterize today's global development context, the Bank Group needs to enhance its capacity to help clients cope with weak economic...

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Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- TABLES, FIGURES, AND BOXES -- ABBREVIATIONS -- DATA NOTES -- I. REGIONAL BACKGROUND -- II. INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW -- A. Membership -- B. Leadership -- C. Budget, Staffing, and Other Organizational Matters -- III....