IBRD—International Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentEstablished in 1944 and more commonly known as the World Bank, the IBRD provides loans and development assistance to middle and low-income countries with a stated aim of reducing poverty. Loans generally have a five-year grace period and must be repaid over a period of 15-20 years. In 2005 the IBRD lent a total of $13.6 billon for a large range of projects. The Bank obtains some of its funds through the sale of bonds on international financial market while most of its income comes from interest on loans made from its own capital. This capital consists of reserves built up over the years as well as money paid in by its 184 member countries. While not a profit maximizing organisation, the IBRD has earned net income every year since 1948. read more... InformeEl Banco Mundial y la SaludDurante los últimos cinco años cambió radicalmente el sistema global para canalizar las finanzas para el desarrollo del sector de la salud. Este artículo cubre los pormenores del trabajo del Banco Mundial en el sector de la salud. read article... The World Bank and healthIn the last five years the global system for channelling development finance to the health sector has changed radically, causing the Bank to seriously re-examine its role in health finance. This article covers the who, what, where and how much of the World Bank's work with in the health sector. read article... El Banco Mundial y la reforma del sector financieroLa reforma al sector financiero constituye una de las mas importantes áreas de trabajo para el Banco Mundial. read article... |
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