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Using complete sentences, describe the characteristics of NGOs and specify the qualities that make them unique from government lending programs. Provide two examples of NGOs.

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Which of the following organizations emerged from a conference held to provide a framework for global economic cooperation after World War II?

A
the IRBD and the IDA
B
the Grameen Bank and the UN
C
the IMF and the World Bank
D
the UN and the NGO
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Critics of the World Bank point out that it has not freed the world from poverty; however, advocates claim that World Bank projects have contributed to increases in __________ in developing countries.

A
adult literacy and life expectancy
B
military defense and police security
C
women's rights and economic autonomy
D
financial literacy and job opportunities
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Mohammad Yunus is best known for __________.

A
founding the first civil society organization in Bangladesh
B
initiating a banking system focused on microcredit loans
C
founding the World Bank
D
introducing initiatives to require companies in Bangladesh to hire more female employees
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Which of the following statements about the World Bank is false?

A
The World Bank accepts deposits and makes loans for corporations, countries, and individuals around the world.
B
The World Bank is owned and operated by its members.
C
The World Bank's original purpose was to help with the rebuilding effort in Europe following World War II.
D
The World Bank's current mission is to reduce poverty around the world.

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