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Boards of Directors
Every day. For every nation. We are the hands-on, full-time engine of the World Bank, supporting 189 member countries. The Board of Directors sets the vision, and our 25 directors work daily across the entire bank to turn those goals into reality. Through specialized committees, we vet each project to get resources to the communities where they are needed most.
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Connecting nations to leadership.
Every member helps shape our daily decisions. Search by country or office code to find a Director, or see the full lists of our Boards members and their committees.
Choose a member country
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Micronesia, Federated States of
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Guiding investments and fair decisions.
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Our directors check each loan, policy, and partnership to make sure they represent the needs of our global members.
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Financial oversight
- Approving loans, grants, and financial commitments
- Reviewing our budgets, audits, and institutional risk.
Strategic management
- Shaping the policies that guide our mission
- Measuring development impact and country partnerships
Ethical representation
- Advocating for the interests of our nations
- Upholding our standards of conduct and transparency
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Protecting the work that changes lives
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We look closely at the details. Our directors review projects and policies in small groups to make sure every dollar creates a better future for the communities we support.
Budget Committee (BC)
- Oversees spending to move resources where they are needed most.
- Adjusts funding plans based on changing priorities.
- Balances efficiency with the needs of our critical programs.
See how we work (PDF)
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Audit Committee (AC)
- Tracks financial records to confirm all funds are used properly.
- Verifies that spending follows approved budgets and accounting standards.
- Reports findings to keep our operations honest and transparent.
See how we work (PDF)
Budget Committee (BC)
- Approves the respective budgets of IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA.
- Provides strategic alignment of budgets.
- Reviews the policies and management processes governing the World Bank Group’s budgetary systems.
Learn more about the board (PDF)
Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE)
- Approves the respective budgets of IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA.
- Provides strategic alignment of budgets.
- Reviews the policies and management processes governing the World Bank Group’s budgetary systems.
Learn more about the board (PDF)
Committee on Governance and Executive Directors' Administrative Matters (COGAM)
- Maintains fair practices, ethical standards, and clear guidelines.
- Checks that our policies align with our institutional values.
- Protects integrity by addressing conflicts of interest and misconduct.
See how we work (PDF)
Human Resources Committee (HRC)
- Focuses on staff well-being, talent, and a supportive workplace.
- Evaluates compensation, benefits, and career growth.
- Supports policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
See how we work (PDF)
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A seat for every member country
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Our Directors are chosen to represent the voice of every country. Through individual and shared seats, our Board brings nations of all sizes together to guide the mission for people and the planet.
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We select our Directors through both appointments and collective votes:
- Direct picks: Our five largest shareholder nations each appoint a Director.
- Shared seats: Other nations team up to elect the Directors who represent their regions.
- Fresh energy: We hold elections every two years to keep our leadership and ideas moving forward.
- No gaps: If a seat opens up, we fill it quickly so our work never stops.
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Driving progress, one decision at a time
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Directors meet twice a week to check on progress and make key decisions for the members we represent.
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Board Decision Tracker
A monthly view of our formal business and project approvals.
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Board Decision Tracker
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Partner Calendars
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Events and consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations, and regional development banks working with us on shared priorities.
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Clear results and open records
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From big plans to daily decisions, our documents, updates, and logs are made public to show exactly how projects are moving forward. We make it easy to trace where every resource goes.
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Resources
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Latest from the Board
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