JAMB Economics 2002 Question 48

Question 48

International Economic Organisations

The major purpose of African Development Bank is to

  1. A.provide loans for trade development
  2. B.provide loans for infrastructural development
  3. C.provide loans for development banks in distress
  4. D.educate peasant farmers in new techniques
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (provide loans for infrastructural development)

Explanation

The African Development Bank lends to member countries mainly for development projects such as roads, power and water.