When did Turkey join the World Bank?
Turkey joined the World Bank in 1947.
How are countries represented at the World Bank?
The World Bank is managed by representatives from each of its member countries.The two governing bodies that make all major policy decisions are the Board of Governors and the Board of Executive Directors. The World Bank currently has 24 Executive Directors based in Washington, D.C. The Articles of Agreement provides that fiveof these directors represent the member countries having the largest number of shares.These countries are: France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The other 19 Executive Directors represent the remaining countries. Each Executive Director is elected by a country or group of countries every two years.
How is Turkey represented at the World Bank?
Turkey, together with the 9 other countries is represented by Mr. Konstantin Huber from Austria.
How many shares has Turkey subscribed to?
Turkey has subscribed to US$ 832.8 million shares, which is .53 percent of the total amount subscribed.
How many votes does Turkey have?
Turkey has 8,578 votes, which is .53 percent of the total number of votes. However, after the voice reform phase II, the percentage is going up to 1.08%.
How can I learn about decisions being made at the World Bank?
The Board Calendar contains the work program for the Board of Executive Directors.
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Where can I go to find more information?
Turkey's Public Information Center provides free, in-person access to World Bank publications, reports and other development-related materials, in accordance with the World Bank's disclosure policy.
How can I read World Bank publications?
Many of the World Bank's publications can be downloaded free of charge through this website. Use Advanced Search to find publications by title, date or topic. You can also purchase books at the World Bank's on-line bookstore.
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