A new World Bank report shows how partners are joining forces to deliver impact at greater speed and scale, reducing fragmentation and strengthening country ownership.

In a world facing compounding crises—from climate change and fragility to shrinking fiscal space—the ability to mobilize resources efficiently and collaboratively has never been more urgent.  

A new report, Building Together: Co-Financing with the World Bank – Progress Report 2025 (PDF), showcases how the World Bank and its partners are working together to deliver development impact at greater speed and scale. The report highlights how co-financing reduces fragmentation, lowers transaction costs, and strengthens country ownership by aligning partners behind shared priorities.