In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, rapid change, and fiscal constraints, the need to effectively implement development efforts for greater impact has never been higher. 

The 21st round of financing for the International Development Association (IDA21), our fund for low-income countries, is ushering in a bold new chapter to build a better life for all, supported by up to $100 billion in commitments from donors and the World Bank. As 78 countries prepare to chart their own courses toward prosperity, the spotlight turns to the tactics and partnerships that will transform this ambition into tangible progress for the world’s most vulnerable communities.