The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global, intergovernmental organization whose stated purpose is poverty alleviation. In its 60 years of operations, it has disbursed approximately US$525 billion to developing nations, mostly in the form of loans. India has long been one of its primary clients; currently, it ranks among the top 4 (with China, Russia and Indonesia). The WBG loans money to national governments for projects (such as infrastructure development) and for macroeconomic policy "reform". It also has an extensive research arm.

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