World Bank

A guide to the World Bank by Międzynarodowy Bank Odbudowy i Rozwoju ( Book )
31 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 2,465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This completely revised and updated second edition provides an accessible and straightforward overview of the World Bank Group's history, organization, mission, and purpose. Additionally, for those wishing to delve further into subjects of particular interest, the book guides readers to sources containing more detailed information, including annual reports, Web sites, publications, and e-mail addresses for various departments. It also provides information on how to work for or do business with the World Bank."--BOOK JACKET

World development report by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( )
in English and held by 2,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Confronting AIDS public priorities in a global epidemic by Martha Ainsworth ( )
17 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in English and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This revised and updated edition of the pathbreaking report on the global AIDS epidemic outlines the strategic role that government must play in slowing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS. Drawing on the knowledge accumulated in the 17 years since the virus that causes AIDS was first identified, the report highlights policies that are most likely to be effective in managing the epidemic. These include early actions to minimize the spread of the virus, aiming preventive interventions at high risk groups, and evaluating measures that would assist households affected by AIDS according to the same standards applied to other health issues. This revised edition should be a valuable resource for public health, policymakers, researchers, and anyone with an interest in this devastating global health crisis

Global economic prospects and the developing countries by World Bank ( )
21 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and held by 1,607 WorldCat member 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

Procurement of works by World Bank ( )
23 editions published between 1985 and 2002 in English and held by 1,548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Finance & development by International Monetary Fund ( )
in English and held by 1,538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
ProQuest electronic version of: Finance & development. Supports browsing, searching, and printing of documents

Greening industry new roles for communities, markets, and governments by World Bank ( )
18 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accompanying CD-ROM contains background and reference material for the text, including the text itself, as well as a slightly modified version of the World Bank's New ideas for pollution regulation (NIPR) web site, current as of 9/29/99. CD-ROM also includes Netscape, Adobe Acrobat, and Real Media audio/video player

Globalization, growth, and poverty building an inclusive world economy by Paul Collier ( )
9 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,436 WorldCat member 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 by David Dollar ( )
20 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,305 WorldCat member 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

Disease control priorities in developing countries a summary by Dean T Jamison ( )
20 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in English and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs of interventions, this second edition of Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition highlights achievable priorities; measures progress toward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effective interventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated efforts to optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists, academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the world contributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identified challenges and p