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Italy At-A-Glance

Italy became a member of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ¡ª the World Bank ¡ª in 1947. Italy was among the first countries to get a loan to help rebuild its economy after the Second World War. Today, Italy is a member of the five institutions that form the World Bank Group.

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The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world¡¯s poorest countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing loans (called ¡°credits¡±) and grants for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities, and improve people¡¯s living conditions. 

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