Welcome to the World Bank, External Affairs Europe

The World Bank Group's activities in Europe leverage efforts to reduce poverty in developing countries through engaging in deeper dialogue with European governments, civil society, business, academia and the media.

External Affairs Europe is the World Bank unit responsible for the day-to-day relations with 18 European donor countries as well as with European Union (EU) institutions and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In addition, External Affairs Europe manages outreach programs to several global constituencies: parliamentarians; youth & youth organizations; researchers & academia; and the business community. 

External Affairs Europe also collaborates closely with and provides services to other World Bank units operating in Western Europe, such as the World Bank Institute, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), and the World Bank Treasury. We have offices in Paris, Berlin, Brussels, London, and Rome.