The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $16 billion in loans annually to its client countries. It uses its financial resources, highly trained staff, and extensive knowledge base to help each developing country onto a path of stable, sustainable, and equitable growth in the fight against poverty. The World Bank Group offers loans, advice, and an array of customized resources to more than 100 developing countries and countries in transition. ... [according to site editors' information]