World Bank

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Multilateral development bank providing financing and policy advice to developing nations

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Data Confidence: 81% · Sources: 4 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: $400.0B
Reach ▲: 5.0B people
Power ▲: Controls over $400 billion in total assets through IBRD alone and delivered $117.5 billion in total group financing commitments in fiscal year 2024 across member nations. Power Level: Global.
Influence ▲: Shapes global economic policy, energy infrastructure, and poverty reduction programs by distributing tens of billions of dollars annually across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Influence Level: Global.
Network ▲: Maintains formal governance ties with 189 member states and works closely with the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations system. Network Level: Global.
Legacy ▲: Founded at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference to rebuild post-WWII Europe, it has operated for over eight decades as the world's primary multilateral development finance institution.
Trajectory ▼: Falling ↓ — losing ground relative to the last assessment.

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About

The World Bank is an international financial institution established at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference and headquartered in Washington, D.C. Comprising the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), it provides loans, grants, and technical assistance to low- and middle-income nations. Owned by 189 member countries, the institution focuses on eradicating extreme poverty, boosting shared prosperity, and advancing global infrastructure and climate adaptation initiatives.