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Chapter 6 Chapter 6 The world Bank The world Bank I. 教学目的 By the end of the chapter, students should be able to know about the composition of the World Bank Group; the importance of the World Bank Group; the functions of the World Bank; the future development of the World Bank. II. 教学计划 This chapter will cover 3 hours. 2 hours for the introduction of background information and explanations of terms and the texts. And the other 1 hour for discussion and practice. III. 教学方法 III. 教学方法 Translation: key sentences and terms Paraphrasing: major words and sentences Summarizing: important paragraphs Discussion: key issues Questions and answers IV. 背景知识 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, usually referred to as the World Bank, was founded by the Bretton Woods Conference as an international bank to finance the reconstruction and development of member countries. Operations started in 1946. The bank is financed partly by contributions paid by member countries, partly by bond issues. The World Bank is the name that has come to be used for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Together these organizations provide low-interest loans, interest-free credit, and grants to developing countries. In addition to IBRD and IDA (international Development Association), three other organizations make up the World Bank Group. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes private sector investment by supporting high-risk sectors and countries. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) provides political risk insurance (guarantees) to investors in and lenders to developing countries. And the International Ce