The Republic of Korea will host the final meeting of the IDA21 replenishment process in Seoul on December 5-6, 2024. This is a critical moment for global leaders and stakeholders to unite and reaffirm their commitments to the International Development Association (IDA), the primary source of concessional financing for the world’s low-income countries. The remarkable economic transformation of the host country is an outstanding example of what is possible with the right policies and partnerships.

What is IDA?

The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that invests in the future of people and planet, with projects across 78 countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing grants and zero- to low-interest loans for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities, and improve people’s living conditions.

More information:
Draft IDA21 replenishment report | Previous replenishment meetings
Source: World Bank Group
Featured image credit: Jaeyoung Geoffrey Kang | Unsplash

Image: Green Leafed Plant, Sunset
The habitat determines response to climateNewsScience

The habitat determines response to climate

Clues found relating repair of photosynthetic protein complex to how plants survive in colder regions. Osaka Metropolitan University - Plants need light to grow, but…
SourceSourceNovember 28, 2024 Full article
Image: Fallen wooden pieces and banknotes
Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults’ finances in 2023: FedNews

Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults’ finances in 2023: Fed

Washington, United States (AFP) - Almost 20 percent of adults in the United States were financially impacted by natural disasters last year, the Federal Reserve…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2024 Full article
Image: Sustainable development goals still life
Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews

Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds

According to the State of Transition Report 2024, the number of companies setting long-term emissions targets aligned with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal has significantly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024 Full article