Collaboration and partnerships are more important than ever to IDA’s work to end poverty on a livable planet. “IDA in Focus” is a new series of webinars designed to deepen partner understanding of IDA’s model and how IDA-financed projects work in different sectors. 

Our upcoming webinar, How Does IDA Support Digital Transformation?, will explore IDA's role in expanding access to digital connectivity and services. Illango Patchamuthu, World Bank Group Director for Strategy and Operations, Digital and AI Vice Presidency, will present.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 

Time: 9:00am-10:00am EST.

Register here.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 3.  

Email: wb_idainfocus@worldbank.org

CONTACTS

Meriem Gray

Washington DC

1800 G Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20433 USA

Tel: + 1 202-473-7870

mgray@worldbank.org

Noreyana Fernando

Washington DC

1800 G Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20433 USA

Tel: +1 202-473-0185

sfernando5@worldbankgroup.org

Technology is essential both in times of crisis and recovery. Beyond ensuring continuity amid shocks, improving digital connectivity and technology are also essential to boosting economic growth, productivity, and job creation in the long-term. IDA countries need more access to digital technology, as well as increased affordability, usage, and inclusion.

 

Learn more about the role of IDA in digital connectivity and services in a session led by Illango Patchamuthu, World Bank Group Director for Strategy & Operations, Digital & AI Vice Presidency. 

 

Presentation in PDF

 

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 

Time: 9:00am-10:00am EST.

Registration Link: Please register here.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 3.  

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Feburary 7, 2024: The inaugural IDA in Focus webinar gave an overview of IDA’s financial model, which has a unique ability to leverage donor dollars and maximize the funding available for development across 75 countries. Mahmut Sen, Manager (Corporate IDA & IBRD) discussed the evolution of IDA’s financial model, deployable strategic capital, and medium to long-term financial planning. 

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The inaugural IDA in Focus webinar gave an overview of IDA’s financial model, which has a unique ability to leverage donor dollars and maximize the funding available for development across 75 countries. Mahmut Sen, Manager (Corporate IDA & IBRD) discussed the evolution of IDA’s financial model, deployable strategic capital, and medium to long-term financial planning. 

Download the presentation (PDF)