World Bank

Name of the organization

World Bank

General information about the organization

·         Establishment date: July, 1944

·         The World Bank Group was originally known as the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development.

·         President: Ajay Banga (for 5 years from 02.06.2023)

·         Headquarters: Washington

·         Authorized capital: 10.000.000.000 USD

·         The World Bank Group includes the following institutions:

-       International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

-       International Development Association

-       International Finance Corporation

-       Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

-       International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes

·         Members: 189 countries

Information about cooperation between Azerbaijan and the organization

·         Azerbaijan's membership: 1992

·         The Bank's local representative office was opened in Azerbaijan in 1996.

·         Governor from Azerbaijan: Chairman of the Central Bank

·         Alternate Governor from Azerbaijan: Minister of Economy

·         Sovereign loans were attracted for 52 projects.

-       50 projects have been completed.

-       2 projects is ongoing.

·         Ongoing projects:

-       Employment Support Project (Beneficiary: Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population; Period: 2020-2025)

-       Regional Connectivity and Development Project (Beneficiary: Azerbaijan’s State Motor Road Agency; Period: 2021 – 2026)