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The World Bank Group is one of the
world's largest sources of development assistance. In Fiscal Year 2001, the
institution provided more than US$17 billion in loans to its client countries.
It works in more than 100 developing economies with the primary focus of helping
the poorest people and the poorest countries. For all its clients the Bank
emphasizes the need for:
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Investing in people, particularly through basic health and education
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Focusing on social development, inclusion, governance, and
institution-building as key elements of poverty reduction |
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Strengthening the ability of the governments to deliver quality
services, efficiently and transparently |
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Protecting the environment |
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Supporting and encouraging private business development
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Promoting reforms to create a stable macroeconomic environment,
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This extract is drawn from the World Bank’s web site.
For further information on the Bank’s activities in Europe, please click
here.
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