The G24, a group of 24 countries, has expressed strong support for the reform of multilateral development banks, as recommended by the Independent Expert Group report. The report, presented by N K Singh and Larry Summers, suggests that banks triple the number of feasible projects and increase support for the Global Infrastructure Facility.
The World Bank is adapting so we can use more tools to deliver results to people and play a crucial role in the coalition to turn around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Follow our participation at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
The global infrastructure financing landscape is a showcase of contrasting realities. Meridiam Co-Founder Julia Prescot highlights key areas crucial to the GIF’s continued success to help close the gap by unlocking and leveraging private investment and innovation.
The White House's FY24 international affairs budget request is ambitious, aimed at tackling a wide range of challenges facing countries worldwide and reasserting US leadership, particularly in strategic areas where the administration hopes to displace China's growing global influence.
The key to bridge the gap between infrastructure and climate is optimizing scarce public spending in order to generate more private sector participation. There are a number of ways to do this that bring the best of both worlds during this ripe environment for progress.