Razvoj uloge Svjetske banke u globalnoj ekonomiji

master's thesis

• Title (english): Development of the World Bank's role in the global economy
• Author: Ivan Pavičić
• Mentor: Antea Barišić (mentor); MBZ: 361863
• Committee member: Ljubo Jurčić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Antonija Buljan (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; (Department of Finance); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-21, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; International Economics

Abstract

U ovom se diplomskom radu pruža pregled razvoja uloge Svjetske banke u globalnoj ekonomiji. Pritom se opisuju okolnosti u kojima je ova multilateralna razvojna banka osnovana te determinante koje su oblikovale njenu ulogu u dosadašnjim razdobljima. Ukratko se predstavljaju i ostale institucije Grupe Svjetske banke s kojima surađuje na ostvarenju zajedničke misije. Kao jedno od glavnih područja djelovanja Svjetske banke ističe se borba protiv ekstremnog siromaštva te se analizira važnost njene uloge u smanjenju ovog problema. Na odabranim primjerima daje se pregled njene uloge u razvoju njenih zemalja članica te pokazuje da ostvaruje svoje ciljeve na nekoliko načina: koristeći financijske instrumente, pružanjem tehničke pomoći u provedbi projekata koje financira te preko savjetodavnih usluga za vođenje ekonomskih politika. Suradnja s Međunarodnim monetarnim fondom pomaže joj u održavanju utjecaja u svijetu, osobito među zemljama u razvoju. Svjetska banka je najveća multilateralna razvojna banka u svijetu prema broju članica. Komparativna analiza ukazuje da su ciljevi većine multilateralnih razvojnih banaka slični onima Svjetske banke, no s različitim geografskim fokusom i u skladu s time i prioritetima. U radu se također daje pregled kritika njenog djelovanja od 80-ih godina 20. stoljeća, od kada se intenzivnije zalaže za otvaranje zemalja globalnim tokovima roba, usluga i kapitala, često zanemarujući važnost uloge države u gospodarstvu.

Abstract (english)

This final thesis provides an overview of the development of the role of the World Bank in the global economy. It describes the circumstances in which this multilateral development bank was established and the determinants that have shaped its role in previous periods. Other institutions of the World Bank Group with which it cooperates in achieving a joint mission are also briefly presented. One of the main areas of activity of the World Bank is the fight against extreme poverty and the importance of its role in reducing this problem is analysed. Selected examples provide an overview of its role in the development of its member states and show that it achieves its goals in several ways: by using financial instruments, by providing technical assistance in the implementation of funded projects and through economic policy advisory services. Cooperation with the International Monetary Fund helps it maintain its influence in the world, especially among developing countries. The World Bank is the largest multilateral development bank in the world by number of members. A comparative analysis indicates that the objectives of most multilateral development banks are similar to those of the World Bank, but with a different geographical focus and, accordingly, priorities. The paper also explains the controversies surrounding its activities since the 1980s, when it has intensified its efforts to open countries to global flows of goods, services and capital, often neglecting the importance of the role of the state in the economy.

• Keywords: Svjetska banka; multilateralne razvojne banke; ekstremno siromaštvo; održivi razvoj; globalna ekonomija
• Keywords (english): World Bank; multilateral development banks; extreme poverty; sustainable development; global economy
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:194183
• Study programme: Title: Business Economics; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ekonomije (magistar/magistra ekonomije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Access restricted to students and staff of home institution
• Created on: 2021-09-21 16:36:02