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From Poverty to Prosperity

South Korea has transformed from poverty and conflict into a leading global economy in just a lifetime, demonstrating the success of its partnership with the IDA.

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Road to IDA21

IDA's 21st replenishment is taking place amidst crises that have stalled development progress in poor countries. A successful IDA21 will help end poverty on a livable planet.Learn More

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Explore IDA's History

Through 87 events and nearly 500 archival and informational sources, the timeline explores the origins of IDA, its vital role in providing financial and knowledge resources, and the innovative ways it has supported economic and social development across the poorest countries in the world.

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"IDA is an increasingly important source of sustainable financing to help ensure that the most vulnerable are not forgotten amid climate disasters, conflict and public health emergencies."

Executive Director, UNICEF

"Since the beginning of Yemen’s war, IDA has supported the Social Fund for Development in protecting millions of Yemenis from famine, while creating tens of thousands of sustainable jobs."

WESAM QAID

Deputy Managing Director, Yemen Social Fund for Development

"As long as there is poverty, there will be a need for IDA. And as long as there is IDA, there will be a need to support IDA. For our side, I think Saudi Arabia will no doubt join that effort."

KHALED BIN SULAIMAN ALKHUDAIRY

Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Saudi Fund for Development, Saudi Arabia