Portugal became a member of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ¡ª the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ ¡ª in March 1961. Today, Portugal is a member of the five institutions that form the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Group. Portugal and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ work with other member governments to finance projects, design policies, and deliver programs to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.