The World Bank Group is the most famous development bank in the world, whose stated mandate and mission is to reduce poverty in the world.
As part of the Bretton Woods Agreement, on December 27, 1945, the World Bank Group was created.
The World Bank Group is made up of five institutions: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) .
The World Bank Group provides advice and financial assistance in the form of soft loans and grants to countries struggling with poverty, with a focus on areas such as well-being, education and agriculture.
The World Bank Group has 189 member countries, with the US being the bank’s largest shareholder.
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American Depository Shares (ADAs) refer to shares of foreign companies held by US depository banks and can be traded in the US, including on major exchanges.
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