Welcome to WBI

The World Bank Institute creates learning opportunities for countries, World Bank staff and clients, and people committed to poverty reduction and sustainable development. WBI's work program includes training, policy consultations, and the creation and support of knowledge networks related to international economic and social development.

This site contains learning resources and general information on WBI's programs in:

• About WBI
• Courses and Seminars
• Publications
• Communities of Learning

WBI programs are presented along thematic lines. Each program staff manage the collection and presentation of information and learning resources. You may browse on the following themes:

• Attacking poverty
• Community empowerment and social inclusion
• Education
• Financial sector
• Governance
• Health and population
• Knowledge for development
• Leadership program on AIDS
• Macroeconomics and policy assessment skills
• Market solutions for development
• Public finance, decentralization, and poverty reduction
• Social protection
• Sustainable development
• Trade and investment
• Urban and city management

Last updated: May 15, 2003