World Bank Group Adopts Strategy to Expand Private Finance Role in Cambodia
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What happened
The World Bank Group adopted a new strategy aimed at expanding the job-creation and business-development role of private-sector finance and financial intermediaries. This strategy specifically applies to regions affected by widespread violence or conflict.
From justsecurity.org
Why it matters
The new strategy, which expands the role of private finance, may weaken confidence in the World Bank Group’s mechanisms designed to protect consumers within the microfinance industry.
Development gains are possible through practical reforms involving the World Bank Group, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
From justsecurity.org
Who's involved
- World Bank GroupGroup that adopted the new strategy to expand private finance
- CambodiaCountry where the strategy focuses on expanding private finance and microlending
- International Finance CorporationWorld Bank Group member institution involved in private-sector development
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Hun Manet's government may need to align policy with World Bank strategyHun Manet's government must align national policy with World Bank's private finance strategyPossible
- Phnom Penh may adapt regulatory framework for private financePhnom Penh may adapt regulatory framework for private financePossible
- Cham Nimul may need to adjust rules to support private finance expansionCham Nimul may need to adjust rules to support private finance expansionPossible
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The entities involved
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World Bank Group
group of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries
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Cambodia
country in Southeast Asia