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Finland became a member of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development¡ªthe World Bank¡ªon January 14, 1948. It was among the first countries to get a loan to help rebuild the economy after the war. Today, Finland is a member of the five institutions that form the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý. Finland and the World Bank work together with other member governments to finance projects, design policies, and deliver programs to eradicate poverty in the developing world.

The Nordic Baltic Desk at the World Bank Paris office works to promote consensus around the international development agenda and build a platform for collaboration between the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý and Finland. It does this by promoting better understanding of the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý¡¯s mission and activities and by building relationships with key stakeholders such as government, legislators, civil society organizations, the private sector, academia, and the media.

It also supports outreach activities, often in collaboration with Finnish partners, such as organizing and supporting conferences, seminars, and other events on development-related topics. The desk serves as an entry point for groups in Finland wishing to contact World Bank staff across the world or access the plethora of information the Bank publishes, and it responds to media queries. It also seeks to increase opportunities for collaboration between Finland and the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý through co-financing, trust funds, and joint analytical work in sectors and regions of mutual interest.

World Bank Governor

The World Bank Board of Governors is the Bank¡¯s senior decision-making body. The governors, usually Ministers of Finance or Development, meet twice a year. They have the power to admit and suspend members of the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, increase or decrease the authorized capital stock, determine the distribution of the net income of the Bank, and decide on the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý¡¯s overall strategic direction. 

To connect with the current governors and alternate governors offices, please refer to .