The World Bank Group Guarantee Instruments 1990 2007: An Independent Evaluation

By: World Bank

Foreign direct investment and private capital flows are highly concentrated geographically, with almost half of them reaching five top destinations. These flows tend to evade many high-risk countries. Regulatory and contractual risks, particularly in infrastructure, have inhibited investments in many parts of the developing world. A core objective of the World Bank Group (WBG) has been to support the flow of private investment for development; guarantees and insurance have been among the instruments that the WBG has used to pursue this objective. This study examines three main questions: - Should the WBG be in the guarantee business? - Have guarantee instruments in the three WBG institutions been used to their potential as reflected in WBG expectations and perceived demand? - Is the WBG appropriately organized to deliver its range of guarantee products in an effective and efficient manner?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821376799
• ISBN13: 9780821376799
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 115 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.6"