IBRD: Helping Countries Prevent and Manage Crises

IBRD, together with the other members of the World Bank Group, acts as as a stabilizer, helping countries along all stages of the development spectrum mitigate and manage crises, address root causes of global insecurity and harm—such as conflict, environmental damage, and fiscal distress—and work toward social stability.

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A New Solar Park Shines a Light on Egypt’s Energy Potential: IFC joins IBRD and MIGA to help Egypt tap its massive potential for solar energy, helping to jump-start economic growth while avoiding 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year.

Tackling the Causes of Conflict and Fragility: Addressing the grievances and exclusion that perpetuate instability in middle-income countries, increasingly home to challenges related to conflict, fragility and violence, is a World Bank priority.

Supporting Social Protection in Iraq: With IBRD support, Iraq is helping its citizens build resilience and support the recovery of vulnerable households—fostering social cohesion and rebuilding trust between citizens and state.

IBRD at Work