A multilateral institution that provides financing for development needs of a regional group of countries. Examples include the African, Asian, and Inter-American Development Banks. Found on http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/glossary/d.html
national or regional financial institution designed to provide medium- and long-term capital for productive investment, often accompanied by ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/38