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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2023

ANALYZING THE INVESTMENTS OF THE WORLD BANK

Name

Aryaman Babber

Major

Data Science

Class

2023

About

Aryaman Babber, Indian-born & NJ-raised, majors in Data Science. Passionate about ML & Data Analysis, he's set to join Amazon as a Software Engineer.

Signature Work Project Overview

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the World Bank’s funding allocation to various countries, focusing on the infrastructure and healthcare sectors. The World Bank is a prominent global organization that aims to eradicate extreme poverty and foster shared prosperity in a sustainable manner.
The analysis uses data released by the World Bank on the projects it funds, revealing significant variations in funding allocation based on sector and population. The paper highlights that the need for investment in infrastructure and healthcare sectors does not necessarily correlate with the amount of funding allocated to a particular country.
The study observes that infrastructure investment is largely concentrated in a few countries with moderate to high needs, while healthcare investment is more evenly distributed among countries with low to moderate needs. The World Bank ensures that countries with a high need for healthcare investment receive some funding, reflecting its commitment to promoting global health.
Additionally, the paper notes that the World Bank tends to invest more heavily in creditworthy nations to maintain its long-term stability. However, the analysis suggests that the World Bank could potentially achieve its goals more effectively by adopting a less conservative approach to investments in creditworthy and previously funded countries, and by directing more resources towards those with high needs.
This paper offers valuable insights into the World Bank’s funding allocation patterns, highlighting areas of success and potential improvement. By refining its investment strategies, the World Bank can better align its resource allocation with its mission of ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity.

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