World Bank Group Timeline
July 01, 1965
IDA's total commitments surpass $1 billion mark
IDA surpasses $1 billion in cumulative commitments in just five years of operations. During this time, IDA committed nearly half of this amount ($464 million) to investment in the transportation sector; with agriculture ($220 million) and industry ($121 million) sectors being second and third, respectively. The majority of commitments were made to India ($485 million) and Pakistan ($243 million).
Resource Gallery
Remarks made by President Woods at project signing ceremony
June 17, 1966
President Woods discusses how the second East Pakistan project will strengthen development in agriculture and industry in Pakistan (1711999).
Interview with Alexander Stevenson
Interview date: Nov. 18, 1991
Stevenson discusses IDA lending to India and Pakistan on page 20.
