Economics Today and Tomorrow

"One World Bank"

Introduction
In this chapter you learned the challenges and frustrations of developing nations in creating successful economies. The World Bank attempts to fight world poverty by providing financial support and development assistance to developing countries. At its Web site, the World Bank explains why global development is important to each person and why we should be concerned with events in developing countries. To learn about the World Bank and its mission, visit its site on the Internet.

Destination Title: The World Bank

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Directions
Start at The World Bank Web site.

• Browse through the site, taking notes as you go.

1			Why are the goals of the World Bank closely tied to transforming its clients' societies?
2			What improvements to living conditions have been achieved in recent years? What challenges still remain?
3			How do circumstances in developing countries affect the economies in wealthier nations?
4			How do the programs of the World Bank stimulate developing countries' economies?
5			Create a poster, using magazine pictures, drawings, graphics, and words to illustrate the challenges that developing nations face. Beside each illustration of a challenge, place a solution to that challenge as presented in the World Bank's Web site.