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World development report ( Serial )
31 editions published between 1978 and 2009 in English and held by 2,040 libraries worldwide
Provides information on the "World Development Reports (WDR)" of the World Bank Group. The WDR is a guide to economic, social, and environmental topics and each year it focuses on a specific aspect of development. Offers access to current and previous editions and highlights from upcoming editions.

Global economic prospects and the developing countries ( Book )
28 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and held by 1,798 libraries worldwide
This is the second in an annual series of staff reports analyzing the global economic prospects for development. Like the first, it focuses on the main international economic linkages, with an emphasis on developing countries. The report complements the World Development Report by presenting the analytical underpinning to the WDR's discussion of international economic trends and a more detailed exposition of the factors that define the global circumstances for developing countries. The report pays keen attention to the international economic environment that to the role of developing country policies, although it recognizes the primary importance of the latter.

World resources : a report by the World Resources Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development ( Serial )
in English and held by 1,457 libraries worldwide

Confronting AIDS public priorities in a global epidemic ( Book )
12 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and held by 1,448 libraries worldwide

A guide to the World Bank ( Book )
24 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 1,401 libraries worldwide
The World Bank Group is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Its focus is on helping the poorest people in the poorest countries by using its financial resources, staff, and extensive experience to aid countries in reducing poverty, increasing economic growth, and improving quality of life. In partnership with more than 100 developing countries, the Bank Group is striving to improve health and education, fight corruption, boost agricultural support, build roads and ports, and protect the environment. Other projects are aimed at rebuildi.

Greening industry new roles for communities, markets, and governments ( Book )
9 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,332 libraries worldwide

Globalization, growth, and poverty building an inclusive world economy ( Book )
9 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,297 libraries worldwide
Globalization is a powerful force for poverty reduction as societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Although this international integration presents tremendous opportunities for developing countries, it also has raised concerns about rising inequality, shifting power, and cultural uniformity. This report assesses the impact of globalization and addresses the ensuing anxieties. It proposes an agenda for action aimed at mitigating the risks that globalization potentially generates, while maximizing the opportunities for the poor.--Publisher description.

Assessing aid what works, what doesn't, and why ( Book )
7 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,197 libraries worldwide
"Assessing Aid is the seventh in a series of Policy Research Reports intended to bring to a broad audience the results of World Bank research on development policy issues. These reports take stock of what is and is not known about these issues and contribute to the debate on appropriate public policies for developing economies."--Jacket.

Finance & development ( Serial )
in English and held by 1,192 libraries worldwide

African art the World Bank collection by World Bank ( Book )
17 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and Arabic and held by 1,151 libraries worldwide