WAEC Economics 2026 Question 14

Question 14

International Economic Organisations

The importance of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to West African countries is in the provision of

  1. A.technical assistance
  2. B.foreign exchange
  3. C.gold reserves
  4. D.short-term loans
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (technical assistance)

Explanation

The World Bank gives long-term loans and technical assistance, not short-term loans.