For the poorest developing countries in the world , the bankâ s plans are based on poverty reduction strategies . The World Bank looks very carefully at local groups of people , and the needs of the country , to develop a strategy that works best for that country . For the poorest developing countries in the world , the bank 's assistance plans are based on poverty reduction strategies ; by combining a cross-section of local groups with an extensive analysis of the country 's financial and economic situation the World Bank develops a strategy pertaining uniquely to the country in question .