Every three years, representatives of IDA donor and borrower countries convene to replenish IDA’s resources and review its policy framework, ensuring that financing remains responsive to each country’s needs.
IDA funds its operations through these replenishments, alongside contributions from the World Bank Group, loan repayments, and capital market borrowing.
Once resources are replenished, allocation decisions are based on criteria such as a country’s income level, economic management, active IDA projects, and the implementation of policies that promote growth and reduce poverty.
Once funds are allocated, recipient governments implement projects with IDA’s support and technical assistance, within a framework of safeguard policies and fiduciary controls. Implementing agencies report regularly on project activities, and IDA monitors progress and outcomes against expectations. The insights gained then inform decisions on further government actions or capacity-building needed to sustain long-term benefits.
Last Updated: Apr 25, 2026