The International Development Association was founded on the belief that looking after the weakest economies is beneficial for all. The success stories of former borrowers prove that they were right, and IDA countries need global assistance now more than ever

Eliminating poverty is first on the list of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but greater effort must be made by governments to ensure that poverty-alleviation programmes and initiatives reach those who need them most

When the pandemic hit, many schools turned to digital learning. It has renewed efforts to help reshape education across the globe, making learning more equitable and inclusive, especially in low- and middle-income countries