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The World Bank Group (“WBG” or “the Bank”) announced in 2014 that it is changing its Country Engagement approach, in line with the 2013 WBG Corporate Strategy that aims to streamline operations across the institution (public and private sector) and focus all operations moving forward on two goals of reducing absolute poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The new approach is scheduled for board discussion on May 27 and should take effect in July 2014.
The Bank Information Center has produced a new primer which offers a basic understanding of the new approach, and outlines how citizens in countries can play a role in setting the WBG’s agenda in their country. The Bank says that the directives may be adjusted over time as the Bank plans on “learning by doing”. As such, the information provided in this primer is based on the latest documents disseminated by the Bank on this issue and will be updated based on any new available information.
Read the primer below:
An Introduction to Country Partnership Frameworks, Bank Information Center, May 2014