Do political considerations play a part in who the Bank lends to?
• No, our Board of Directors represents all 186 member countries. When the board makes a decision on lending, the decision is based on management’s estimation of how the project will benefit the developing country that asks for our support. It is true that during the Cold War years aid was politically motivated. Now however, aid is being delivered to countries most in need and to those who show they are determined to use it well.
