First published 2006
The World Bank stands at the center of global development efforts as populations surge worldwide. Sebastian Mallaby examines both the institution's relief operations and the scandals that plague its work. The bank serves as the primary tool for addressing consequences of rapid population growth, yet questions mount about its effectiveness. Mallaby explores whether this massive financial institution can meet the enormous challenges ahead. Through detailed analysis of the bank's functioning, he reveals the tensions between its humanitarian mission and operational controversies. The book tackles whether the World Bank possesses the capacity to handle the scale of problems facing developing nations. Mallaby provides readers with a clear assessment of this powerful institution's ability to fulfill its global mandate.
Genres: business, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: institutional-critique, investigative-journalism
Setting: Developing Nations
Period: 21st Century
480 pages · Paperback · Yale University Press