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

The 2011 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
- Bhutan
- India

- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka

Information on the implementation of World Bank programs and projects in South Asia

- Regional Brief—South Asia

- Lending

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
- Xian Zhu: Operations Director

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