Who controls the World Bank?
The organizations that make up
The United States was a leading force in the establishment of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in 1944 and remains the largest shareholder of the World Bank Group today.
As of 2022, the World Bank is run by a president and 25 executive directors, as well as 29 various vice presidents. IBRD and IDA have 189 and 174 member countries, respectively. The U.S., Japan, China, Germany and the U.K. have the most voting power.
India takes the top spot. Its $39.7bn debt towards the WB recorded at the end of 2021 is double that of the next biggest debtor, Indonesia, with $19.6bn. Pakistan and Bangladesh follow with $18.3bn and $17.8bn, respectively, according to WB figures.
The partnership between China and the World Bank began on December 27, 1945, when it joined the organization.
The Russian Federation joined the World Bank after the collapse of the Soviet Union, which led to the formation of a new state and economy as a constitutional republic. The federation joined the World Bank on June 16, 1992.
During the past 75 years, its role has broadened to include poverty reduction efforts through social projects (such as education and health) and policy-based loans. Congress appropriates U.S. financial contributions to the World Bank and exercises oversight of U.S. participation in the Bank.
- India. $20,712,853,300.
- Brazil. $15,872,819,482.
- Argentina. $9,498,278,954.
How much does the president of the World Bank make?
The estimated total pay range for a President at The World Bank is $190K–$354K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average President base salary at The World Bank is $200K per year.
Accountability. The World Bank Group is accountable to its shareholders and the public through a set of feedback and accountability mechanisms.
The United States is the largest single shareholder, followed by Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. The rest of the shares are divided among the other member countries. A Board of Governors represents the Bank's government shareholders.
- Andorra.
- Cuba.
- Liechtenstein.
- Monaco.
- North Korea.
Lack of Transparency and Accountability: The World Bank has also been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability. Critics argue that the Bank has not been transparent in its decision-making processes, and that it has not adequately engaged with civil society and other stakeholders in its operations.
1) Switzerland
Switzerland is a country that, in practically all economic and social metrics, is an example to follow. With a population of almost 9 million people, Switzerland has no natural resources of its own, no access to the sea, and virtually no public debt.
- Japan. Japan has the highest percentage of national debt in the world at 259.43% of its annual GDP. ...
- United States. ...
- China. ...
- Russia.
Top Foreign Holders of U.S. Debt
With $1.1 trillion in Treasury holdings, Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt.
No, Bank of America isn't owned by China. BofA is an American multinational investment bank that has a partnership with China Construction Bank. In 2011 they decided to sell about half of their stake (about 13.1 billion) in the Chinese company.
For example, the United States has a GNI per capita of over $70,000, while the GNI per capita in some low income countries is less than $1,000. High income countries also tend to have much higher levels of human development than other countries.
Who is China's competitor to the World Bank?
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - Wikipedia.
The World Bank is like a cooperative, made up of 189 member countries. These member countries, or shareholders, are represented by a Board of Governors, who are the ultimate policymakers at the World Bank. Generally, the governors are member countries' ministers of finance or ministers of development.
Germany has been a member of the World Bank Group since 1952. It is the fourth largest shareholder following the United States, Japan, and China. As the German Governor, the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development represents the Federal Republic of Germany in the World Bank.
Russia has the world's 5th-largest number of billionaires. Russia's inequality of household income and wealth remains comparatively high, with a Gini coefficient of 36 in 2020 as compared to 39.8 in the US in 2021.
Since the Bank pays net salaries to U.S. citizens holding Regular, Open-ended and Term appointments, the Bank also provides these staff a "tax allowance" to help pay the federal, state, local, and Social Security taxes.
