WHAT WE DO

The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.

Development Projects

Since 1947, the World Bank has funded over 12,000 development projects, via traditional loans, interest-free credits, and grants.

Projects

All Projects

Access the World Bank's lending portfolio of more than 12,000 development projects, including current and historical data since 1947.

Priorities

Three priorities guide our work with countries to end poverty and boost prosperity for the poorest people. Helping create sustainable economic growth, investing in people and building resilience to shocks and threats that can roll back decades of progress.

Human Capital Project

We can end extreme poverty and create more inclusive societies by developing human capital. This requires investing in people through nutrition, health care, quality education, jobs and skills.

Knowledge

Our Access to Information policy was the catalyst for initiatives such as Open Data and the Open Knowledge Repository.

Research and Publications

All Research and Publications

The World Bank has published over 200,000 documents to increase understanding of development policies and programs. These reports, working papers, and documents, along with the primary data on which they are based, are available online at no cost.

Products & Services

We offer support to developing countries through policy advice, research and analysis, and technical assistance. Our analytical work often underpins World Bank financing and helps inform developing countries' own investments.

World Bank Annual Report

Through work that spans regions and sectors, we are helping countries find sustainable solutions to their development challenges in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.