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WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2025—The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, has closed its inaugural securitization transaction; successfully launching a new model to attract institutional private capital into emerging markets. This transaction marks the first tangible step in a larger effort to build an originate-to-distribute model for emerging market investments.

World Bank is excited to host and share with you this announcement on the upcoming Virtual Global Supplier Webinar.

This session will provide an overview of upcoming procurement opportunities in Energy, Transport, and Water sectors, which account for over half of the international contracts in projects financed by the World Bank. You’ll also learn about recent enhancements to our procurement framework designed to make participation easier and more impactful for suppliers of all sizes.

Join us on October 9^th in any of our two sessions available to accommodate global time zones:
🕘 Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (DC Time)
🕘 Session 2: 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (DC Time)

Agenda Overview:

• Welcome Remarks
• Procurement Framework Updates
• Sector Opportunities: Water, Energy, Transport
• Supplier Resources
• Live Q&A
• Closing Remarks

🌍 The session is open to global suppliers of goods, works, services, and consultancy. We hope you will join us and share this invitation with companies in your network. Please note this session focuses on World Bank-financed investment projects – it will not address supplying directly to the World Bank or “Corporate Procurement.”

Register here:
🕘 Session 1: 9:00 AM (DC Time)

🔗 https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/weblink/register/r9cf4986523bea25bb84dd0ba8c248645

🕘 Session 2: 9:00 PM (DC Time)

🔗 https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/weblink/register/re147d66b8db52706158604a0547727a2

We look forward to your participation!

World Bank is excited to host and share with you this announcement on the upcoming Virtual Global Supplier Webinar.

This session will provide an overview of upcoming procurement opportunities in Energy, Transport, and Water sectors, which account for over half of the international contracts in projects financed by the World Bank. You’ll also learn about recent enhancements to our procurement framework designed to make participation easier and more impactful for suppliers of all sizes.

Join us on October 9^th in any of our two sessions available to accommodate global time zones:
🕘 Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (DC Time)
🕘 Session 2: 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (DC Time)

Agenda Overview:

• Welcome Remarks
• Procurement Framework Updates
• Sector Opportunities: Water, Energy, Transport
• Supplier Resources
• Live Q&A
• Closing Remarks

🌍 The session is open to global suppliers of goods, works, services, and consultancy. We hope you will join us and share this invitation with companies in your network. Please note this session focuses on World Bank-financed investment projects – it will not address supplying directly to the World Bank or “Corporate Procurement.”

Register here:
🕘 Session 1: 9:00 AM (DC Time)

🔗 https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/weblink/register/r9cf4986523bea25bb84dd0ba8c248645

🕘 Session 2: 9:00 PM (DC Time)

🔗 https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/weblink/register/re147d66b8db52706158604a0547727a2

We look forward to your participation!

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Tokyo, September 9, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, AAA/Aaa) today issued an EUR 90 million 7-year Sustainable Development Bond due September 2032. National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Zenkyoren) was the sole investor in the transaction. 

Last year, Nairobi hosted the IDA Summit for Africa, as torrential rains triggered by El Niño phenomenon flooded the city. In recent years, East Africa has seen repeated cycles of devastating droughts and floods. These extreme weather events highlight the growing tension between climate pressures and development needs.