Global Forum on Law, Justice and Development

Partnering for resilient legal systems and sustainable development

The Global Forum on Law, Justice and Development (GFLJD) is an initiative of the Legal Vice Presidency of the World Bank Group. In a world severely hit by a lasting polycrisis, building resilient legal systems to facilitate economic development is a top priority. As a premier law and development institution, we aim to be a central hub to foster the co-generation of knowledge among a diverse global network of institutions, experts, and practitioners. Through the GFLJD, we embrace a model of decentralized governance, aimed at liberating the power of high quality, co-generated knowledge for the betterment of the law and legal frameworks globally, our invisible yet essential infrastructure.

Explore our latest projects, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage and join our mission to shape a fairer, more equitable future through the power of law and justice.