World Bank Document

What is a World Bank report?

The World Bank's Policy Research Report series brings to a broad audience the results of World Bank research on development policy.
The reports are designed to contribute to the debate on appropriate public policies for developing economies.

What forms World Bank?

Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries.
IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries.

What is the World Bank database?

World Bank databases are essential tools for supporting critical management decisions and providing key statistical information for Bank operational activities.
The application of internationally accepted standards and norms results in a consistent, reliable source of information.

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