The World Bank and Education
The World Bank Group is the largest financier of education in the developing world. We work on education programs in 90 countries and are committed to helping them reach SDG4, which calls for access to inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030.
The World Bank and Climate
Climate change, poverty, and inequality are the defining issues of our age. The World Bank Group is the biggest multilateral funder of climate investments in developing countries. And we intend to go further in helping countries reduce poverty and rise to the challenges of climate change.
The World Bank and Digital Development
The World Bank provides knowledge and financing to help close the global digital divide, and make sure countries can take full advantage of the ongoing Digital Development revolution. Our work focuses on addressing supply and demand side constraints to digital transformation, around key pillars including inclusive access to fast, reliable, safe and affordable internet. Across the World Bank Group, we are working to stimulate demand for digital applications, digital skills and digital platforms to support governments, business and individuals to participate more fully in the digital economy.
Our Mission
The World Bank Group has two goals,
to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way
Who we areAccess the World Bank's portfolio of more than 12,000 development projects, including current and historical data since 1947.