World Bank Quiz

How much money did the World Bank disburse in 2023?

• 91.3 Billion USD

• 121.3 Billion USD

• 74.5 Billion USD

• Approx 150 Billion USD

What is the current suscribed capital of the World Bank? (How much money it has?)

• 200 Billion USD

• Approx 1 Trillion USD

• 150 Billion USD

• 317.8 Billion USD

In 2021, the World Bank announced a new strategic plan for development that focuses on...

• Migration

• Human Rights

• Climate Change

• Economic Equality

What is the most recent project approved to receive a World Bank loan?

• Enhancement of agricultural irrigation systems in Cote d'Ivoire

• Expanding railroad infrastructure in Brazil

• Building a new hospital in Ethiopia

• Increasing geothermal electricity production in Dominica

Answer explanation

Approved in December 2023, and published in January 2024.

How much money was that loan for?

• 38.5 Million USD

• Approx 50 Million USD

• +1 Billion USD

• 13.2 Million USD

Answer explanation

They were sending TV equipments

The WB Inspection Panel receives complaints against Bank Operations. How many complaints were received in 2023?

• 24

• 7

• 100+

• 50+

Answer explanation

Concerning Bolivia, Cameroon, India and Togo

Which of these States are NOT members of the World Bank?

• Monaco

• North Korea

• Liechtenstein

• Cuba

• Andorra

The WB Environmental and Social Framework are internal standards to protect communities, workers and biodiversity. When was it adopted?

• 2001

• 2016

• 1992

• 2022

The WB-IDA gives no-interest loans and grants to countries below $1,341 GDP per capita. In 2020, two countries "graduated" from IDA. Which ones?

• Moldova and Mongolia

• Rwanda and Haiti

• Bangladesh and Pakistan

• Ethiopia and Ghana

The World Bank describes its mission as "Ending Extreme Poverty". What counts as extreme poverty?

• Living with $1.9 a day

• $2.5 a day

• $4.5 a day

• $2.15 a day