wdi_get_lending_types {wbwdi} | R Documentation |
Download lending types from the World Bank API
Description
This function returns a tibble of supported lending types for querying the World Bank API. The lending types classify countries based on the financial terms available to them from the World Bank.
Usage
wdi_get_lending_types(language = "en")
Arguments
language |
A character string specifying the language code for the API response (default is "en" for English). |
Details
This function provides a reference for the supported lending types, which classify countries according to the financial terms they are eligible for under World Bank programs. The language parameter allows the results to be returned in different languages as supported by the API.
Value
A tibble with columns that typically include:
- lending_type_id
An integer for the lending type.
- lending_type_iso2code
A character string for the ISO2 code of the lending type.
- lending_type_name
A description of the lending type (e.g., "IBRD", "IDA").
Source
https://api.worldbank.org/v2/lendingTypes
Examples
# Download all lending types in English
wdi_get_lending_types()