IDA is a multi-issue institution that supports a range of development activities, including primary education, basic health services, clean water and sanitation, agriculture, improvements in the business climate, infrastructure, and institutional reforms. These interventions pave the way toward equality, economic growth, job creation, higher incomes, and better living conditions.
IDA focuses on providing development financing and cross-sector support that address complex global challenges and help countries improve their development outcomes, making it a valued partner in the global community. It provides a substantial and stable source of funding that IDA countries can rely on to fund their development priorities. Part of the funding comes from contributing partners, as IDA provides an efficient channel for directing development assistance to the poorest countries.
IDA’s operational work is complemented by analytical studies that support the design of policies to reduce poverty. IDA advises governments on ways to broaden the base of economic growth and protect the poor from economic shocks.
All the work that IDA does is packaged in three-year policy frameworks called replenishments. The most recent replenishment of IDA’s resources, the 21st replenishment (IDA21), was finalized in December 2024, resulting in a financing package of up to $100 billion for IDA countries for fiscal years 2026-2028.
Multiple crises set back global development, put lives and livelihoods at risk, and delayed progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IDA21 responded to these challenges with an ambitious agenda to seize opportunities for change. As it supported IDA countries in charting their paths toward sustainable development, IDA21 benefited 1.9 billion people worldwide and sustained IDA’s record of continuous improvement.
Last Updated: Apr 25, 2026