The World Bank of the future
By: Abhijit V. Banerjee [and] Ruimin He
Contributors: He, Ruimin, 1981-; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Economics
Series: Working paper series / Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Economics -- working paper 03-06; Working paper (Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Economics) -- no. 03-06.
Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Economics
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Description: This paper argues that the prima facie evidence suggests that the World Bank is not particularly effective either in dealing with countries that default or in promoting countries, projects and ideas that are likely to do well. We argue that this is probably related to the fact that the Bank does not make adequate use of scientific evidence in its decision-making and suggest ways to improve matters. Keywords: World Bank, Aid Effectiveness, Multi-lateral Lending. JEL Classification: O19, F33, F35.
Notes: "January 2003."

Includes bibliographical references (leaf 11).

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