Enormous thanks to President William Samoei Ruto, PhD for his leadership & hosting the #IDA21 Heads of State Summit. IDA - World Bank has been a steadfast partner in Africa’s development journey and this Summit underscores our collective commitment and partnership to accelerate progress! #IDAWorks

Excellent immersive story of how #Somalia 🇸🇴, with support from IDA - World Bank & the international community, has successfully implemented wide-ranging reforms to rebuild its economy and state institutions. Learn more: wrld.bg/40eZ50RoeVc

Identifying those most in need of social protection services and benefits is a challenge for all countries in #LatAm and the #Caribbean .
At the World Bank, #WeAreAction in a region that seeks to improve the lives of all people. Read the blog: wrld.bg/xUqo50QzoOI

Engaging townhall with the World Bank Group staff in Vienna. We discussed our ongoing efforts to become a better bank for our membership & the #IDA21 replenishment. Appreciate the insightful questions and dedication of our team. Together, we are making a difference!

Dynamic engagement w/ Development Subcommittee, 🇦🇹Parliament. We discussed int’l cooperation & post-COVID funding; the leveraging power of IDA - World Bank in addressing global challenges like pandemics & climate change; & the impt role of World Bank Group in fostering collaboration!

To protect our planet, we need to transform the way we produce & consume food.

How can we do it?

Check out the Recipe for a Livable Planet report, which underscores the need for innovation to unlock new methods of sustainable production: wrld.bg/sb7850RyX3s

Great discussion w/ civil society organizations OeFSE in 🇦🇹about global challenges the world is facing and how the World Bank reform efforts are enabling us to better tackle them. Together, we explored how IDA - World Bank is essential to ending poverty on a livable planet.

Engaging discussion w/ Wolfgang Katzian Wolfgang Katzian President of Austrian Trade Union Federation. We discussed the importance of #IDA21 to promote job creation in low-income countries and how the World Bank and trade unions can strengthen our cooperation and learn from each other.

Good to meet Magnus Brunner today in Vienna & discuss the World Bank transformation to better serve members incl thru a new Knowledge Compact - and the leveraging capacity of IDA - World Bank as we prepare for #IDA21 replenishment, w strong endorsement received at the Africa HoS Summit.

During the #WBGMeetings , we hosted 14 Knowledge Cafés, centered around people, planet, prosperity, infrastructure, and digital. Featuring highlights of our latest World Bank knowledge, bringing together experts & practitioners. Rewatch the sessions: wrld.bg/Wy8750Ru9mu

1 in 3 IDA - World Bank countries is poorer that it was on the eve of the pandemic. But with ambitious policies & significant global support, there are reasons for hope.

Find out more on the World Bank report The Great Reversal: wrld.bg/F0TM50RtWTP

Good conversation w/ Tabitha Muthoni CNBC Africa on what a strong #IDA21 replenishment means for #Africa , and how IDA - World Bank over the decades has helped countries reduce extreme poverty, and give people access to a better future:
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Our staff are our greatest asset & our strong country presence helps us deliver w greater impact for our clients - wonderful to join Victoria Kwakwa and meet w/ our fantastic World Bank staff in Nairobi today & thank them for their work to end poverty on a livable planet.

Great discussion with development partners and Victoria Kwakwa in Nairobi about the #IDA21 Summit and Africa’s priorities for development. We talked about how the World Bank’s reform process is helping us to deliver better, faster and with more impact to our membership!

.IDA - World Bank is about solidarity for countries and people most in need. Glad to join World Bank colleagues in Nairobi for #IDA21 Summit and talk about why #IDAworks & why a strong replenishment will help support Africa’s development aspirations.

#IDA has served as a powerful engine for economic growth across Africa for decades. We need everyone involved to have a robust and ambitious IDA - World Bank replenishment!

With 70% of IDA - World Bank resources supporting Africa’s development goals, ensuring Africa’s voice and representation is a critical part of the #IDA21 discussions. Enormous thanks to William Samoei Ruto, PhD for your leadership in hosting this important conversation.

Looking forward to today’s #IDA21 Heads of State Summit to listen to African leadership, hear their development priorities and define how the World Bank can best support African governments tackle challenges & pursue sustainable and inclusive growth. wrld.bg/Trnf50Rq8tR

Pleased to present to Africa Finance Ministers #IDA21 strategic directions & how #IDAWorks to support Africa’s development journey, delivering at scale & impact. As the world’s largest source of concessional financing, IDA leverages $1 in donor contributions ➡️ $3.50!

Good to be back in 🇰🇪for the IDA - World Bank Heads of State Summit. As we build momentum towards #IDA21 replenishment, it is critical to ensure #Africa development needs are fully represented in the discussions! Looking forward to 2 days of engagement w/ African leaders.