Germany has played an important role since it joined the World Bank Group on August 14, 1952. Along with the other members of the office, the Executive Director represents Germany in meetings at the World Bank and engages in direct consultations and negotiations with other Executive Officers in efforts to gain support for the World Bank's efforts in reducing poverty.
Last Updated: Apr 26, 2024
The World Bank will be able to use up to an additional 70 billion US dollars over the next ten years to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, pandemics and other global challenges. Following the agreement on an...
The shareholders of the World Bank have agreed at their Annual Meeting in Marrakech on an ambitious reform that will lead to more investments in climate action and other sustainable development goals. The World Bank will...
Reforming the World Bank to transform it to better protect global public goods was the focus of discussions with President David Malpass and incoming President Ajay Banga
World Bank Spring Meetings 2023 - Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Development, Nils Annen in conversation with World Bank Managing Director, Anna Bjerde.
CEO of KfW, Stefan Wintels and Executive Director, Michael Krake in conversation to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.
Lively exchange between the German ED Office and German staff of the World Bank at the New Year's reception.
Minister Svenja Schulze and President David Malpass discussed global challenges.
Federal Minister of Health, Karl Lauterbach in conversation with World Bank Managing Director, Mari Pangestu and the World Bank health team.
Jennifer Lee Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the Federal Foreign Office is meeting Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank.
The organizations that make up the World Bank Group are owned by the governments of member nations, which have the ultimate decision-making power within the organizations on all matters, including policy issues.
The Boards of Directors consist of the World Bank Group President and 25 Executive Directors acting as a unit to consider and decide on loans, credits and grants; private sector support, political risk guarantees,...
The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 presents maps, charts, and stories related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Reach puts projects on the map for Bank, IFC and MIGA
