Ireland

Ireland became the World Bank's 61st member in 1957, joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 1958, and joined the International Development Association (IDA) in 1960. Ireland is an important shareholder and partner for the World Bank Group. It holds 0.36% of voting power in IBRD, where it is represented by an Executive Director appointed by the government. Ireland’s representation on the Boards of IBRD, IFC, IDA, and MIGA is shared in a constituency with Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

Ireland and the World Bank Group work together to target the poorest and most vulnerable, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa; create opportunities for growth in fragile and conflict-affected states; promote global collective action on food security, education and health; and promote gender equality.

Ireland is a valued shareholder of the institutions of the World Bank Group, and with its international partners is focused on efforts that benefit vulnerable people across the globe.

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• European Commission
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