Reversing the Pandemic's Education Losses
In this joint op-ed, World Bank Group President David Malpass and UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore write about how using technology effectively can help close educational gaps and prevent learning loss.
Global Community Steps Up with $93 Billion Support Package to Boost Resilient Recovery in World’s Poorest Countries
The World Bank has announced a $93 billion replenishment package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help low-income countries respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build a greener, more resilient, and inclusive future. The financing brings together $23.5 billion of contributions from 48 high- and middle-income countries with financing raised in the capital markets, repayments, and the World Bank’s own contributions.
Stepping Up to Ensure the Poorest are Not Left Behind
In addition to championing long-term development, the International Development Association (IDA) is at the forefront of supporting countries with their crisis preparedness and response efforts. Working with partners to meet urgent needs, IDA has a track record of rising to the occasion when communities face disasters and other shocks, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. Learn more about how IDA has been supporting the world's poorest countries over the decades.
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