South Asia - About Us - The World Bank in South Asia

The 2007 Regional Strategy summarizes the World Bank’s approach to addressing key challenges in South Asia. It provides a roadmap to accelerate growth and foster human development and informs the development of country specific strategies.

The World Bank implements assistance programs tailored to the needs of each South Asian country. These are known as "Country Assistance Strategies" (CAS).

- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh CAS
- Bhutan CAS
- India CAS

- Maldives CAS
- Nepal CAS
- Pakistan CAS
- Sri Lanka CAS

Information on the implementation of World Bank programs and projects in South Asia for fiscal year 2006 (July 2005 – June 2006)

- Annual Report—South Asia
- Regional Brief—South Asia

- Lending FY 2007

Assessments and other information about the impact of Bank operations. Official evaluations are done by those working on projects and by independent parties.

- Official evaluations

- Results highlights

The World Bank South Asia team is headed by the Vice President, Chief Economist and Directors.

- Isabel Guerrero, Vice President
- Chief Economist - Vacant

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