- The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual publication containing in-depth analysis of specific aspects of development. - It is considered the flagship report of the World Bank. - The World Bank Group is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. It includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). - The World Development Report is published by the IBRD, part of the World Bank Group.