World Bank Country Partnership Framework Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the purpose of the Country Partnership Framework (CPF)?

To assess the World Bank's interventions in the country

To outline a rigid program of selected WBG interventions

To provide direct financial support to the country

To reflect the government’s priorities and vision of development (correct)

How often is the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) prepared?

Every 4-6 years, taking into account the country’s political cycle (correct)

Every 2-3 years, independent of the country’s political cycle

Every 10 years, aligned with global economic cycles

Every year, irrespective of political or economic cycles

Who prepares the Investment Project for which a Bank Loan is sought?

An independent consulting firm

The Borrower (MS or private entity) (correct)

The World Bank

A third-party government agency

What must borrowing countries do to request lending from the World Bank?

Provide a detailed request to the bank Signup and view all the answers

In which sectors is Investment Project Financing used?

Infrastructure, human development, agriculture, and public administration sectors Signup and view all the answers

Which international treaty outlines the legal status, privileges, and immunities granted to the United Nations (UN) and its representatives?

General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations (1946) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of functional immunity for international organizations?

Safeguarding the autonomy of the organization from judicial and political interferences by Member States Signup and view all the answers

Which activities does customary law about immunity distinguish in relation to international organizations?

Fundamental activities and activities Signup and view all the answers

What do the IBRD/IDA issue that relates to their immunity?

Bonds Signup and view all the answers

Where can the legal immunities and privileges granted to the specialized agencies of the United Nations be found?

UN Convention on the Immunities and Privileges of the Specialized Agencies (1947) Signup and view all the answers

During the new intermediate DRS phase, what happens when the ExB authorizes the IP investigation and both the requesters and the borrower agree?

The IP process is temporarily frozen for a maximum of 1 year Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome in the DRS intermediate phase if the Panel finds the case eligible?

No reparation for harmful consequences but project modification, suspension, or termination Signup and view all the answers

What right do requesters have regarding evidence of actual compliance or intent to comply with Bank policies and procedures?

No right to access such evidence Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does the new intermediate DRS phase open?

When the ExB authorizes the IP investigation and both requesters and the borrower agree Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the conclusion of the new intermediate DRS phase?

Parties are provided with an alternative way to resolve disputes before full investigation Signup and view all the answers

World Bank Country Partnership Framework Quiz

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers