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IMF and World Bank, 2003.
Discusses why the activities of the World Bank and IMF are so controversial.
2,924 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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A discussion about the controversies surrounding the IMF and World Bank. The debt trap, the (Structural Adjustment Plans) SAPs and the unequal distribution of the votes are the main criticisms among IMF and World Bank opponents. The paper shows that there is need for reforms and change, and it also explains that both institutions are necessary in today's globalized world as they did help and improve living standards in many cases. The writer points out, however, that both institutions, especially the World Bank have already started to reform its organization as a response to the protester's demands. This means that the World Bank realized that some arguments of the opponents actually do concern. It concludes to explain that the World Bank now is among the world's largest external funder of education, health (HIV/AIDS) and environment projects.
1. Introduction
1.1. The Rise of the IMF and World Bank
1.2. The International Monetary Fund
1.3. The World Bank
2. Why are the Activities of IMF and World Bank so Controversial?
2.1. Poverty
2.2. The Debt Trap
2.3. The Structural Adjustment Plans (Saps)
2.3.1. Austerity Programs
2.3.2. Privatisation
2.3.3. Environment
2.4. Voting Rights
2.5. The Human Rights Issue
3. Conclusion
4. Reference List
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"In July 1944 the so-called Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, USA established the IMF together with the World Bank, originally called the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). These two organisations were the outcome of long negotiations between 44 nations during World War II in order to ensure post-war global economic growth and to eliminate the aggressive exchange rates politics of the 30s. "The task of the IMF would be to maintain order in the international monetary system and that of the World Bank would be to promote general economic growth" (Hill, 2003:340). Furthermore, with the establishment of both organisations the member states aspired for reforms of international economic relations and an expansion of world trade."
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Poverty and the World Bank, 2002.
A paper which studies the problem of poverty in the world and questions the World Bank's policies to educate the poor.
2,995 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines the efficacy of the World Bank?s educational policies as perceived through various literature that has been devoted to the subject recently. It determines whether the World Bank is truly addressing the root of the problem of poverty by investing so many millions of dollars yearly on educating the poor. This paper utilizes, primarily, two articles that deal specifically with the efficacy of the World Bank?s education programs: ?The Impact of Education on Economic Growth? by Francisco Rivera-Batiz and ?The World Bank?s Mission Creep? by Jessica Einborn. In addition, the paper uses several New York Times articles that question the World Bank?s role in alleviating poverty.
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"The result was apparent in India during the 1970s and early 1980s. India spent a large part of its government and private resources on educating its work force. The result was perhaps the most technologically literate and advanced workforce in the world -- at least among India?s middle-classes and upper-middle classes. But a huge number of these skilled laborers like doctors and engineers simply left the country en masse to America, Britain, the Middle East and Canada. India called the phenomenon the ?Brain Drain,? but indeed, it drained India?s spirit as well."
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The World Bank, 2009.
This paper examines the World Bank, looking at its role, endeavors and goals.
2,293 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the World Bank. Specifically, the writer analyzes the World Bank and its major accomplishments. The writer notes that, created in 1944, the World Bank's goal was to aid Europe after the end of World War II and it proved to be extremely valuable during the post-war reconstruction as world trade struggled. The writer describes that later the Bank sought a new financial role as global economic development transpired. The writer also discusses that the World Bank has struggled over the last few decades because the needs that necessitated the organization no longer exist. As the world's finances have grown more stable, many argue the organization's goals are obsolete and that the bank should close. The writer concludes that the World Bank may have served a purpose in the past, but in the future, it needs to reform for it to be relevant to today's world.
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"Many feel the World Bank has a central role in creating this globalized and western way of life. In addition, many critics believe the World Bank has irreparably damaged human rights and created massive social injustices in many of its projects.
"One example is the Pak Mun Dam Project in Thailand. The World Bank committed to the project in 1991, when Thailand was preparing to increase technologies in preparation for entering the world trade market. The main industries in the area of the dam were agriculture and fishing, and both were severely disrupted by the dam, leaving rural villagers without any means of survival or income. In addition, the dam created serious environmental impact on the surrounding area."
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The World Bank, 2004.
This paper discusses that the World Bank has contributed positively towards the achievement of growth and sustainable development for many of the poor nations in the world.
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that, after the world wars, the beginning of internationalism saw the formation of the World Bank, which became the United Nations? special agency. The author points out that, over the years, the World Bank has evolved from its initial role of an investment agency to a developmental assistance agency. The paper relates that the World Bank has been the target of environmentalists in many nations because of its approval and financial assistance involving projects that carried serious environmental risk factors, such as the construction of dams and mining operations, ignoring the dangers to the ecosystem, and the effects it has on the lives of the people in the region.
Table of Contents
Thesis
Introduction
History of World Bank and IMF
World Bank?s Important Achievements
Problems
Misfired Policies
Conclusion
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"The World Bank is at the forefront of fighting against the AIDS epidemic that is ravaging the African continent. The bank has already approved $1 billion in 2003 and through the multi-country AIDS program it has already allotted $600 million for 15 projects in Africa. Bulgaria was another economically ailing nation, which has benefited immensely from World Bank loans. The country, which was struggling in the early 1990?s, has managed to achieve economic stability with a 4% GDP growth in 2002. From 1990 till 2002, the nation has received more than $1,167 million in loans from the World Bank."
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The World Bank, 2002.
Examines the World Bank's role in development, focusing on criticism from Socialist and Third World perspectives.
4,650 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 169.95
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At many points in this paper, the World Bank's role and its policies are discussed in contrast with the alternative of socialist development through to the late 1980s. Reference is made to socialist and other alternatives too, in discussing what some writers see as the wide scale failure of the World Bank to promote a better standard of living for all of the world's peoples. In many respects, what the World Bank now pursues is not very different from the American policies promoted in the 1950s and 1960s, because development remains tied up in different political and Western economic goals. This research tends to conclude that not only have the recipient countries' problems been unsolved, but some World Bank initiatives actually stood to perpetuate these countries' economic problems and to aggravate the more human impacts of poverty.
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The World Bank--Anachronism or Facilitator?, 2005.
Examines the World Bank through the eyes of its critics.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the nature of the World Bank relative to its critics: both liberal and conservative. It offers cases for both supporters and detractors and concludes with benefits of the World Bank as an institution and the premise that the World Bank is still relevant. The essay concludes with comments by the World Bank President and his faith in the Bank's continued viability.
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"The World Bank is variously described as predator or prey, puppet or puppet master, depending on who is doing the describing. Many developing countries anxious for its aid might say it is a benevolent donor, whereas many others might describe it as a harsh task master. Yet, no one would argue that the World Bank has had an indelible influence on the global economy and that its mandate has grown considerably since its inception. However, given the direction of the world's economy and the growing divide between developed and under-developed countries, there is a growing call to reexamine the bank's mission within the new millennium's fully integrated and networked economy. As a recent article in the Lancet asks: "...does its approach really work?" (The 731). That remains to be seen."
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World Bank, 2007.
An analysis of the current activities of the World Bank in assisting developing countries.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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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.
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Introduction
Current Activities at the World Bank
Conclusion
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"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."
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The World Bank, 2002.
Examines the role of the World Bank and its structural adjustment efforts.
2,601 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper expresses and investigates some of the controversial issues surrounding the World Bank. The paper discusses the purpose of the World Bank as a means of alleviating some of the economic problems of underdeveloped or developing nations and looks at the bank's attempt to meet this objective through structural adjustment programs. Also discussed is the lack of success the World Bank has had in meeting its objectives and some of the factors responsible for its failure.
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"With the dawn of the 20th century, the world has gradually become conscious of the fact that countries of the world largely depend on each other for operations as well as resources. For this reason foreign relations have been formulated, ties formed with the aim to identify with nations that would provide services or trade. Most of the transactions carried out were with "friendly" nations while those that compete directly or indirectly are considered to be "enemies". With WWI and WWII many nations and state have come to the realization that countries cannot rely on individual bilateral relations alone. Bilateral relations no longer serve the purpose of multitude of trade transactions as each country has different policies for trade as well as politics."
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The World Bank, 2002.
Discusses the original purpose of the World Bank and its significance today in the 'New World Order'.
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Both the World Bank and the United Nations' "New World Order" credo came about just after World War Two ended. Birthed by different corporate agencies, to further different (albeit consistent) purposes, both the World Bank and the New World Order have become entirely different from what they had been at their inception. In both cases, wealthy business interests took over and effectively redefined intent at inception. A handful of elite secret societies, most notably the Bilderberg Group, combine the economic and political power of the world's wealthiest in well-documented ways that effectively subvert and overrule the entire world's national and international governance.
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World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, 2005.
This paper discusses the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its relationship to the economy of Indonesia, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia.
3,980 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper explains that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been responsible for lending billions of dollars to Asian countries over the past thirty years; but, in the past, some countries were unable to repay their loans and the loans had to be refinanced in order to support the country's economy. The author points out that, to protect their investments, the IMF and the World Bank conduct a series of negotiations with the government that wishes to borrow money; these negotiations establish a series of policies and changes that the government promises to establish in order to enhance and strengthen its economy. The paper relates the economy and relationship to the IMF of several Asian countries including Indonesia, one of the leading recipients of foreign bank lending, whose history of borrowing has been troubled by political corruption and an unstable financial sector.
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Introduction
Indonesia
China
Thailand
The Philippines
Korea
Vietnam
Cambodia
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"China used to be one of the world's poorest countries. Twenty years ago, 80 percent of the population was living on less than US$1 a day and there was an illiteracy rate of 60 percent. However, over the past two decades China has made enormous progress in reducing poverty. In 1978 and again in 1995, China launched an economic reform program which took it from being a communist economy to a market-based one. The economic reform package brought the country up to average growth rate in gross domestic product of 8 percent a year. Growth has continued in China and the poverty rate has declined, bringing more than 200 million Chinese above the poverty level."
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The IMF, World Bank and the Anti-Globalization Movement, 2004.
This paper discusses the functions of the IMF and the World Bank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This article looks at the functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The writer discusses these functions in the context of globalization. Functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are also discussed regarding the anti-globalization protest movement. In addition, in this paper, the writer examines reasons for the protest.
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"Until rather recently, globalization was a term that few people had ever heard, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank were merely among the welter of international agencies that cluttered newspaper reportage and which most newspaper readers ignored as obscure and technical, of interest only to specialists. In recent years however, globalization has become a flash-point issue in international politics. Trade negotiations and conferences of the IMF and World Bank are regularly accompanied ... "
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Problem Solution: USA World Bank Corporation, 2006.
A review of the issues facing the USA World Bank today.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how the USA World Bank is currently experiencing issues relating to new product development that will address the need for company growth. The research indicates that this has been a concern of many companies that have desired to improve their place in the market through product development. However, in USA World Bank's case the company must now decide to develop one or two products. Ultimately the company must focus on products development and research, focus groups and sampling techniques in order to discover solutions to the issues that plague the organization.
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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, 2006.
A review of the structural adjustment policies of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
3,360 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper takes a look at the history of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and examines the results of their structural adjustment policies on the borrowing country through the ages. This paper also reviews the influence of the modern day G7 nations on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
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"The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund was founded after World War II to help avoid great depression, the Bank and the Fund supplying member governments with money to avoid short-term crisises. In New Hampshire financial representatives from the 44 allied nations devised methods to reduce the impediments to international financial growth that had arisen as a result of the war. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created to refresh theinternational trade volume that had decreased due to instability while war, when countries had abandoned the gold standard. The US dollar become the universal standard of currency, specialists found it the best substitution for gold."
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The World Bank, 2004.
An examination of whether the World Bank is an effective organization in the international economy.
2,854 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines the role of the World Bank in alleviating countries from economic dilemmas. It concludes that the World Bank, ever since its inception, has not been able to address the problems that its member countries face nor has it been able to successfully implement structural adjustment programs. It explains that, instead, it merely played the role of a mediator for the private sectors of the donor countries and the receiving countries.
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"Ever since inception, member countries and countries that resorted to the World Bank for this purpose have time and gain faced disappointment. Some of the main factors responsible for the disappointment had been perception of the problems involved, bureaucracies, coordination, corruption and disconnection. These areas have been ignored and gradually have become the leading causes for the Bank's failures in addressing structural adjustment problems (Robert, 2000). Currently the World Bank is facing a lot of adverse publicity due to this same fact which leads the readers to question whether the existence of the Bank have any usage if at all and why do the world communities continue to rely on the World Bank for economic reformation."
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The World Bank and the United Nations Development Program, 2002.
Shows the major differences between the World Bank and the UNDP, with the former more concerned with economic issues than socio-cultural ones.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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For fifty years international organizations have focused on accelerating development in the lesser-developed countries. Two of these organizations, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program recently released comprehensive overviews of their programs and prospects for development. These reports illustrate the UNDP's emphasis on socio-cultural factors and the World Bank's focus on economic issues. These are two distinctly different interpretations of development.
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