World Bank

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the current activities of the World Bank. It concludes that the World Bank is currently involved in projects that are designed to assist in economic development and quality of life issues that face people in developing countries. The paper discusses these activities in detail and describes the impact the World Bank has on the developing countries it aims to assist.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Current Activities at the World Bank
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In addition to the aforementioned activities, there are many other activities that the World Bank is currently involved in that are aimed at improving living standards and reducing poverty. These activities are geared toward assisting the nations of the world as it relates to Agriculture, education, environment, and reducing poverty. For instance, in Albania the World Bank offers Micro-Credit to individuals in rural areas that have a desire to start a business ("Albania: Micro-credits..."). Micro-Credits are small loans that are given to villagers who are believed to be trustworthy ("Albania: Micro-credits..."). These loans are used to start businesses and once the business begins to profit, the villager pays the loan back."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Albania: Micro-credits Support a Growing Rural Economy. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:20871875~menuPK:141311~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html
• Uruguay: World Bank Approves US$26 Million to Promote Innovation and Improve the Country's Competitiveness. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21318964~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html
• World Bank Vows to Strengthen Health Systems in Poor Countries with New http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21318554~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

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