The World Bank

Katherine Marshall is a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs and Visiting Professor in the Department of Government. She worked for 35 years at the World Bank in a wide range of positions and regions.

Introduction 1. 'In the Catbird’s Seat': The World Bank and International Development 2. How the World Bank has Evolved in Response to External Events 3. Nuts and Bolts: How the World Bank Functions 4. Development Partnerships and the World Bank Family 5. Getting Specific: Cases and Controversies 6. The World Bank and its Critics 7. Emerging Issues and Future Directions. Conclusion. Appendix 1: An ABC for Understanding and Working with the World Bank