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BRIEFMay 21, 2024

The First Seven Decades – 1960-2024 (FR)

Highlights of The First Seven Decades – 1960-2024:

  • The Executive Directors, Chronology
  • Foreword by Mr. Kerfalla Yansane
  • Introduction by Mr. Abdoul Salam Bello
  • World Bank Group
  • Africa Group II
  • Decade I: The 1960s
  • Decade II: The 1970s
  • Decade III: The 1980s
  • Decade IV: The 1990s
  • Decade V: The 2000s
  • Decade VI: The 2010s
  • Decade VII: The 2020s
  • Annexes: The Executive Directors’ Biographies
As Nelson MANDELA said, human capital or knowledge is the most powerful tool for changing the world. So, beyond the narrative, this document places the Office and the successive Executive Directors who have led it in the global context of the evolution of the world's largest development finance institution. It is also the story of how the Bank's concerns and priorities have evolved over time, reflecting those of its member States. It is also a look at how the world has evolved on economic and social issues over time.