What is The World Bank?
The World Bank is a financial institution that promotes economic development in developing countries with the purpose of fostering economic strength and reducing poverty through increased foreign investment and international trade. The World Bank is a division of the World Bank Group, which is an affiliate of the United Nations. The World Bank Group is made up of 5 international organizations that collectively make loans to developing countries to finance necessary development projects and programs. Loans or grants are generally issued for infrastructure, health, or education purposes.
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- What are the types of international law?
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- United Nations Conference on Trade Development
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- International Monetary Fund
- Other Economic Development Organizations
- World Bank
- World Trade Organization
- European Union
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- What major international agreements affect international trade?
- When is carrying on business in a foreign country prohibited by US law?
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- What US laws apply to limit business transactions in foreign countries?
- What regulations apply to exports from the United States?
- What are the legal limitations on importing goods into the United States?
- How are private international business agreements generally enforced?
- How do parties determine the rules, location, and method of resolving disputes?