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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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  • World Bank, 2005. "Getting to Know the World Bank : A Guide for Young People," World Bank Publications - Books, The World Bank Group, number 7496.
    • Handle: RePEc:wbk:wbpubs:7496
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