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4 days ago · As of 2022, the World Bank is run by a president and 25 executive directors, as well as 29 various vice presidents. IBRD and IDA have 189 and 174 member countries, respectively. The U.S., Japan, China, Germany and the U.K. have the most voting power. The bank aims loans at developing countries to help reduce poverty.
3 days ago · Amy McKenna. World Bank, international organization affiliated with the United Nations and designed to finance projects that enhance the economic development of member states. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the bank is the largest source of financial assistance to developing countries.
Jul 1, 2024 · Warner Brothers, American entertainment conglomerate founded in 1923 and especially known for its film studio. In 1990 it became a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Warner Brothers’ headquarters are in Burbank, California.
Jun 30, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank (WB) on Saturday approved $1.25 billion in loans for the Philippines to build safe and resilient schools and develop infrastructure for the maritime sector.
5 days ago · The latest data from the WB marked a stumbling block for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s target to make the Philippines an upper-middle-income country either by 2025 or in early 2026.
2 days ago · Smallville set a WB record as its highest-rated series debut, with 8.4 million viewers tuned in for the pilot. Its premiere set a WB record for adults aged 18–34 and finished first among viewers aged 12–34, with Warner Bros. president Jordan Levin crediting the series with invigorating the network's Tuesday-night lineup.
Jun 25, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank (WB) said the government must immediately boost investments in education, jobs and health to avoid ending up with an economy backed by a legion of young ...
