With a mission to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support. Also promotes sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.

Empirical research, advice, and diagnostic tools on transparency, the unofficial economy, and judiciary reform.

Below-market loans support specific development projects in developing and war-torn countries.

Arbitration and conciliation services for governments and private, foreign investors in dispute.

Supports anti-poverty programs in the poorest developing countries with long-term, no interest loans.

Stimulates savings and investment in developing countries by supporting private sector ventures.

Encourages direct foreign investment in developing countries with investment guarantees against political risks.

Consortium of five autonomous agencies provides loans, advice, and an array of customized resources for developing countries and countries in transition.

Finances projects and provides analysis and advice on the country?s challenges. Includes project and contact information, news, events calendar and World Bank publications.

Online document retrieval system provides access to policy research papers and technical papers.