"The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group, and a member of the United Nations Development Group.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty."@en . . . . . . "172 countries (IDA)"@en . "Crediting" . "World Bank"@en . . "Working for a World Free of Poverty" . . "188 countries (IBRD)"@en . "Treaty" .