World Bank Group Timeline
June 30, 1965
World Bank Group commitments exceed $1 billion
The fiscal year ending June 30, 1965, is the most active in the history of the World Bank Group. IBRD makes 38 loans in 27 countries amounting to $1,023 million; IDA extends 20 credits to 11 countries totaling $309 million; and IFC makes commitments of $26 million to 15 enterprises in 11 countries.
Resource Gallery
Statement of World Bank Group loans
c. 1965
In the same year that the World Bank Group lent more than $1 billion for the first time, its cumulative historical lending commitments rose to just under $9 billion (1070186).
World Bank and IDA Annual Report 1964-1965
Document date: [Sept. 27, 1965
Topping1 billion in IBRD loans leads the report's section on "The Year's Activities."
