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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is a global organization that provides financial and technical assistance to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries. Its goal is to reduce poverty and support sustainable development by funding infrastructure projects, policy advice, and capacity-building efforts. Notably part of the World Bank Group, IBRD offers loans at favorable terms to help countries improve education, health, transportation, and governance. It acts as a facilitator for economic stability and growth, working with governments to foster conditions that enable social and economic progress.