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World Bank Group

A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.

  1. The useful idea

    The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries.

  2. How it works

    The group is the largest development bank in the world.

  3. Why it matters

    It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.

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The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries.

EvergreenLast verified 2026-07-19

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