Voting rights in international organizations
Proportion of voting rights in international organizations, with only small changes over time to reflect agreement on suspension and negotiated changes.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is the lending arm of the World Bank Group. It provides financial products, technical advice, and policy guidance to middle-income and creditworthy low-income nations to help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. Its original purpose was to finance post-World War II reconstruction.
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Proportion of developing countries in organizations
Share of members of international organizations defined as developing countries.
International Finance Corporation case is a challenge to immunity rules
Justices are deciding if the World Bank's financial lending arm has the same immunity afforded to nations under U.S. laws.