Number: RS20793
Title: MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS: BASIC BACKGROUND
Authors: Jonathan E. Sanford, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: As a group, the multilateral development banks (MDBs) are the largest source of development assistance to middle- and low-income developing countries. This report discusses the organization and operations of the MDBs. It shows the share of their lending by region and by economic sector.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 22, 2001