World Bank2012-10-092012-10-092012-10-05https://hdl.handle.net/10986/11845The 2012 annual report of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) contains messages from both outgoing President Robert B. Zoellick and incoming President Dr. Jim Yong Kim. The Board of Directors statement highlights the Bank's achievements in 2012. The report showcases the Corporate Scorecard, presented in four tiers, providing information on the Bank's overall performance and results. Tier I provides the global development context. Tier II includes aggregate data collected through the standardized sector indicators. Tier III shows the overall success of Bank activities in achieving their development goals, as well as the Bank's operations effectiveness. Tier IV presents the Bank's organizational effectiveness and modernization. The report also discusses the financial commitments and resources, an operational summary, and World Bank lending by theme and sector for 2007-2012. Additional information on activities and outcomes is available in the annexes.enCC BY 3.0 IGOaccountabilityairair pollutionAlliancebiomasscapital marketscarbon dioxideCarbon Disclosure Projectcarbon marketcarbon marketscivil societyclean energyClean TechnologyclimateCLIMATE CHANGE Disastersclimate variabilitycoalcorruptiondisasterdisaster reliefdisaster risksdroughtsearthquakeeconometricselectric powerelectricityemergency assistanceemissionemission reductionsemissionsemploymentenergy efficiencyentrepreneurshipextreme povertyfinancial crisisfinancial supportfireFloodFlood Protectionfloodsfraudglobal climate changegreenhousegreenhouse gasgreenhouse gas emissionsgreenhouse gasesimpacts of climate changeimportsincomeincome householdsinformation systemsinfrastructure investmentInitiativeinnovative financinginstitutional developmentIntegrityinvestigationsjobslabor marketslow-carbonmonetary policymultilateral development banksnatural disastersnatural hazardsneutralityoil pricespolicy makersportfolioproductivityReducing povertyRenewable EnergyRESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGEsafetySanctionssolar home systemsTotal demandtransparencytropical stormTrust fundstsunamiurbanizationvictimsVIOLENCEVULNERABILITY TO DISASTERSWater Supplyweather conditionsWorld Health OrganizationWorld Bank10.1596/11845