Curated OER
The 'Capital' of the World
Students are introduced to the purpose of the World Bank and its president Paul Wolfowitz. After reading an article, they work together to complete a writing exercise in which they use primary source documents to state their viewpoint. ...
Curated OER
The International Monetary Fund, The World Bank, and the World Trade Organization: A Help or Hindrance to Developing Countries?
Eleventh graders study the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. They collaborate in small groups to research and explore perspectives of each group, identify objectives of each group and key arguments...
Curated OER
Unit on International Monetary Fund and World Bank
Twelfth graders describe the purposes and functions of different international organizations. They discover the United States role in these organizations and the role of the World Bank.
The World Bank
About the World Bank Group
In-depth information is presented about the services of The World Bank Group. Also has a section on the top 10 things that The World Bank Group are the largest funders of.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Dep Web: Glossary
This World Bank Group site offers a glossary of terms used in World Bank data and information.
Other
Global Exchange: World Bank/imf Fact Sheet
This Global Exchange site explains exactly what World Bank/IMF is, how it affects different economies, and its drawbacks. Contains chart on what impacts certain World Bank/IMF programs have on the rich and poor.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Dominican Republic
Information on the economy and development issues in the Dominican Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about policy and programs as well.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Argentina Overview
See the challenges Argentina faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and the organization of The World Bank and an overview of how priorities are selected, the key...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Peru Overview
See the challenges Peru faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are selected, the key...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Chile Overview
See the challenges Chile faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Chile's economic development. There are also specific examples of how the bank has made a positive impact in the...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Ecuador Overview
See the challenges Ecuador faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Ecuador's economic development and biodiversity. There are also specific examples of how the World Bank has...
Other
International Monetary Fund: Monetary Mania
Great interactive online trivia quiz that lets you test your knowledge of macroeconomics against two other fictional players. Pick your player and go!
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Countries and Regions
This site contains links to many different countries around the world. Each country site gives information on the country and its poverty situation. The World Bank Group is involved in helping to eliminate poverty.
Other
Global Exchange: World Bank/imf Fact Sheet
This Global Exchange site explains what the World Bank and the IMF do and their history. A chart provides information showing the impact the IMF has on different classes of people.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: The United States and Globalization
This self-guided unit addresses the economic interdependence of communities and countries across the globe and the economic development that is taking place. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, and learning...
The World Bank
World Bank: What a Waste: Updated Look Into the Future of Solid Waste Management
This article describes the global problem of waste and some of the sustainable waste management projects that the World Bank supports. Includes a link to a report called "What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to...
The World Bank
World Bank: The Private Sector and Power Generation in China
A paper issued by the World Bank on the role of private sector enterprise in "Power development," in China. The full report is in PDF format. (Published in 2000)
The World Bank
World Bank: Bangladesh Data, Projects and Research
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
Institute for Policy Studies
Foreign Policy in Focus: Environmental Reform Agenda
Article raises questions about the World Bank's reforms in the 1990s to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of individual World Bank projects. (March 1, 1999)
Other
International Monetary Fund: The Imf at a Glance
Key information and facts about the IMF are presented.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Benin: Economy
A look at the economy of Benin and its trading partners. See how the World Bank is helping Benin develop a more robust economy. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burkina Faso: Economy
A discussion of the economy of Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. Read how Burkina Faso is attempting to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is World Bank?
Learn about the World Bank, how it works, and how it is organized.