World Bank Group

British

noun

the collective name for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the International Development Association, whose headquarters are all in Washington

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Meanwhile, leaders of the IEA, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group met Monday to discuss the impact of the conflict and coordinate possible support for some nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Before the V8’s announcement over the weekend, the IEA and World Bank Group forecasted a record-high global oil-supply surplus of 4 million barrels per day next year.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Taylor previously led the Faith Initiative at the World Bank Group and served as the vice president in charge of Advocacy at World Vision U.S. and the senior political director at Sojourners.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

Indermit Gill, chief economist, at the World Bank Group said: "Near-term growth will remain weak, leaving many developing countries - especially the poorest - stuck in a trap".

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

The COP27 agreement also called for reforms of international financial institutions, such as the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, to find ways to contribute loss and damage finance.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2022

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