Dispute settlement process OF WTO Consultations Panel Appeal Adoption Implementation WORLD BANK

President :- Robert B. Zoellick

Membership :- 185 countries Affiliates :IFC, MIGA, ICSID more

Headquarters :- Washington, DC and than 100 country Staff :- about 10000 all over the world Established :July 1,1944

OPERATIONS
Fund generation Loans Grants Analytic & Advisory Services Capacity building

AREA OF OPERATION
Agriculture and Rural Development Economic policy Education Energy Environment

Financial sector Health, nutrition and population industry Information, computing and telecommunication Law and justice Private sector Social protection Trade Water resources Water supply and sanitation

CRITICISM
The President of the Bank is always a citizen of the United States. It was started to reduce poverty but it support United States business interests. Lack transparency to external publics.

5 PRIORITIES OF WORLD BANK

World Bank provides the largest external funds for education. It is a big support in reducing poverty. It provides fund for biodiversity projects. it helps to bring clean water, electricity, and transport to poor people. It helps in controlling emerging conflicts.

WORKING GROUPS OF WORLD BANK

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Development Association (IDA) International Finance Corporation (IFC) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)