World bank – objectives & functions

World bank – objectives & functions

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  World Bank –Objectives & Functions Presented By – Subhajit Bhattacharya 10DF005
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  Topics tobe Discussed Introduction Brief History of World Bank Top Officials Roles & Objectives Expanded Focus Other Functions Criticism
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  Introduction Definition StatedGoal
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  Brief History Createdat Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 Domination of The US & UK in negotiations 1945 – 1968 1968 – 1980 1980 – 1989 1989 - Present
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  Top Officials Boardof Governors Executive Directors
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  Roles & ObjectivesExpanded & evolved over the years Main focus – Reconstruction & Development in situations like – Natural Disasters Needs affecting developing countries Post conflict rehabilitation Needs affecting a transitioning economy
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  Expanded Focus CreatingInfrastructure Developing financial systems Protect individual and property rights Implement legal systems that encourage business
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  Other Functions Improvingliving standards Poverty reduction strategies Clean technology fund management Clean air initiative United Nations development business
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  Criticism Criticized byvarious non-government organizations Policies are criticized by intellectuals Criticism often takes the form of protesting
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