Issued in 1989 by the United Nations Postal Administration, this 25-cent stamp honors the vital role of the World Bank in global development. The design features a stylized hydroelectric dam, power lines, and trees, symbolizing infrastructure growth, energy generation, and environmental balance. The interlocking gear motif represents international cooperation and progress. This issue highlights the partnership between the UN and the World Bank in promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction worldwide — a fine thematic collectible on international organizations and economic development.