working with over 100 countries, the oecd is a global policy forum that promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

with 189 member countries, the world bank group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.

the international monetary fund (imf) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. it does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. the imf is governed by and accountable to its member countries.

founded in 1920, the nber is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.

undp works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through the sustainable development of nations, in more than 170 countries and territories.

global trade - the world trade organization (wto) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. its main function is to ensure that global trade flows smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

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