International Financial Institutions and Their Challenges

Felix I. Lessambo is Adjunct Associate Professor at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University, USA. He practiced in international tax and alternative investment management groups where he structured and advised on hedge funds and private equity cross-border transactions. He is the author of several books in finance, including The International Banking System and The International Corporate Governance System.

PART I: THE BRETTON WOODS AND AFFILIATES INSTITUTIONS 1. The International Financial Institutions: Architecture, Flaws, and Legitimacy 2. The International Monetary Fund 3. The World Bank 4. The International Finance Corporation 5. The International Development Association 6. The International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes 7. The Mutual Investment Guarantee Agency 8. The Bank for International Settlement PART II: THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS 9. The Inter-American Development Bank 10. The European Development Bank 11. The Council of Europe Development Bank 12. The Asian Development Bank 13. The African Development Bank 14. The Latin America Development Bank 15. The Caribbean Development Bank 16. The Islamic Development Bank 17. Soon to Come: The New Development Bank PART III: THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT BANKS 18. The European Investment Bank 19. The Nordic Investment Bank