Getting to Know the World Bank : A Guide for Young People
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This publication serves as a starting
point for young readers who want to learn more about the
World Bank. A general, accessible introduction to the World
Bank, this guide provides an overview of the Bank's
history, organization, mission, and purpose. It is a good
reference tool for young people interested in understanding
what the Bank does and how it operates. The guide features
graphics and sidebar Q & As on a wide range on topics
such as HIV/AIDS, education, and conflict prevention. It
addresses such questions as: Why was the Bank founded? Where
does it get its money? What are Millennium Development
Goals? And what's the difference between the Bank and
the International Monetary Fund?
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