English is the official language of the World Bank.

The three languages used in World Bank grant operations are English, French, and Spanish.

English is used in the majority of World Bank grant operations.

The purpose of using multiple languages in World Bank grant operations is to ensure that all stakeholders can understand the grant documents.

Spanish is used in World Bank grant operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

English is used in World Bank grant operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Arabic is used in World Bank grant operations in the Middle East and North Africa.

English is used in World Bank grant operations in South Asia.

English is used in World Bank grant operations in East Asia and the Pacific.

English is used in World Bank grant operations in Europe and Central Asia.

The World Bank encourages the use of local languages in grant operations.

The challenges associated with using multiple languages in World Bank grant operations include the cost of translation, the need for qualified translators, and the potential for errors in translation.

The World Bank addresses the challenges associated with using multiple languages in grant operations by providing financial support for translation, providing training for translators, and developing guidelines for translation.

The World Bank will continue to use multiple languages in grant operations.

The Language Services Unit provides translation services for grant documents, provides training for translators, and develops guidelines for translation.