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Korea Boosts Support to IDA21

Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to IDA’s 21st replenishment. Korea contributed KRW 585 billion in IDA20 and has committed to KRW 846 billion in IDA21.

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Road to IDA21

IDA's 21st replenishment is taking place amidst crises that have stalled development progress in poor countries. A successful IDA21 will help end poverty on a livable planet. Learn More

IDA20 Special Themes

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Climate Change

Managing the unavoidable and avoiding the unmanageable

Fragility, Conflict, and Violence

Breaking the cycle of conflict and poverty

Gender and Development

Fostering gender equality and empowerment

Human Capital

Investing in people for greater equity and economic growth

Jobs and Economic Transformation

Creating good jobs and supporting a strong private sector

Helping Countries Invest in Their Futures

Listen to the leaders of Western and Central Africa explain why IDA is best placed to help countries invest in their futures, improve lives, and create more prosperous communities across Africa. 

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More About Our Work

With IDA’s help, hundreds of millions of people have escaped poverty—through the creation of jobs, access to clean water, schools, roads, nutrition, electricity, and more.

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Explore IDA's History

Through 87 events and nearly 500 archival and informational sources, the timeline explores the origins of IDA, its vital role in providing financial and knowledge resources, and the innovative ways it has supported economic and social development across the poorest countries in the world.

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Voices

"IDA is an increasingly important source of sustainable financing to help ensure that the most vulnerable are not forgotten amid climate disasters, conflict and public health emergencies."
CATHERINE RUSSELL
Executive Director, UNICEF
"Since the beginning of Yemen’s war, IDA has supported the Social Fund for Development in protecting millions of Yemenis from famine, while creating tens of thousands of sustainable jobs."
WESAM QAID
Deputy Managing Director, Yemen Social Fund for Development
"As long as there is poverty, there will be a need for IDA. And as long as there is IDA, there will be a need to support IDA. For our side, I think Saudi Arabia will no doubt join that effort."
KHALED BIN SULAIMAN ALKHUDAIRY
Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Saudi Fund for Development, Saudi Arabia