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The Wise

World Bank: Past and Present
In a time when the world is more concerned with self than others, it is nice to see that there are people leading the fight against poverty, disease, and the underdevelopment of some countries. One such organization is the World Bank Organization. Established almost 60 years ago, the World Bank has around 10,000 employees in 109 countries across the world. Their mission statement lists their overall goals as an organization: “To fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. To help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors. To be an excellent institution able to attract, excite, and nurture diverse and committed staff with exceptional skills who know how to listen and learn” (WorldBank).
The World Bank is not a bank in the typical sense; it is a specialized agency of the United Nations. ...

Posted by: Arianna Escobar

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