The World Bank eLibrary

2012

What Is the World Bank?

Two unique development institutions:- The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) - The International Development Association (IDA)

IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries

IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries

International financial institution comprised of 187 member countries

World Bank covers its own operating costs

What Does the World Bank Do?

Offers low or no-interest loans (credits) and grants to low income countries

Sponsors development projects

Conducts economic research and data collection on developing countries.

Non-lending activities such as economic and sector work

Disseminates knowledge in order to solve development issues and promote economic growth.

The World Bank eLibrary elibrary.worldbank.org

The World Bank eLibrary elibrary.worldbank.org

The World Bank’s online collection of 6,000+ World Bank publications : Nearly 2,500 World Bank ebooks some dating from the 1970’s plus all new ebooks as they are published

Access to World Bank Economic Review and World Bank Research Observer Journals (currently published by OUP) since the 1970’s

A growing archive of more than 4,200 Policy Research Working Papers

All World Bank flagships and annual publications (WDR, WDI, etc.)

Why use eLibrary?

Focused on the unique needs of the library, research, and academic communities.

Most comprehensive and authoritative collection of publications and research on international development and issues related to poverty reduction

Saves valuable time by offering all formally published World Bank titles in one convenient cross-searchable database.

Offers useful tools and features for short- and long-term research projects

Curated content used by the world’s top academic, policy, and corporate researchers, including UN agencies, central banks, and NGOs.

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