The World Bank: What does it do?
The World Bank is helping countries to strengthen and sustain the fundamental conditions they need to attract and retain private investment. With World Bank support (financial and non-financial) governments are reforming their overall economies and strengthening banking systems. They are investing in human resources, infrastructure, and environmental protection which enhances the attractiveness and productivity of private investment. Through World Bank guarantees, the MIGA's political risk insurance, and in partnership with the IFC's equity investments, investors are minimizing their risks and finding the comfort to invest in developing countries and countries undergoing transition to market-based economies.