THE WORLD BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW

This has been a year of testing for the World Bank Group and our ability to respond to the needs of our clients. Financial crisis has spiraled into an economic crisis and an unemployment crisis, and events could next become a social and human crisis with political implications. In this fast-moving and uncertain environment, the 2009 Annual Report refl ects how the World Bank is leaning forward to serve our clients with fl exibility, speed, innovation, and attention to results. Our focus has been on mobilizing resources to support the projects and people who need them quickly. The World Bank is able to triple its support to IBRD borrowers...