Spain

Spain is a key shareholder and partner of the World Bank Group, holding 1.9% of the voting power in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). It is currently represented by the Executive Director, who also represents Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Spain has a long history as a donor to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the most needy countries. Previously, until 1977, Spain was a borrower from the IBRD. As of June 2023, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has a long-term commitment portfolio with Spanish partners totaling nearly 2.9 billion USD, distributed across various sectors and regions.

Spain is represented by the World Bank’s Rome Office, which carries out the External and Corporate Relations (ECR) functions for Southern Europe. This office also serves as a Knowledge Hub for the Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting the World Bank Group’s strategic vision to become a Knowledge Bank.

Country Office

World Bank Rome Office
10, Via Abruzzi
00187 Rome, Italy
espana@worldbankgroup.org