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Powerful connections

Work with today's government leaders and innovators. Connect with tomorrow's global changemakers.

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Global experience

Learn from Peers around the world, Governments, Universities, Private firms, Think tanks, Civil society.

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Hands on how-to's

Gain practical skills and enjoy access to toolkits and workshops that build capacity, institutions, and change.

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Accelerate impact

Fast-track your learning and personal development while increasing capacity and improving outcomes.

Learn from Peers. Adapt to your Needs. Scale your Impact.

WBG Academy - Impact Programs

New for 2025

Impact Programs

Learn from your global peers about replicable solutions, adapt them to your country’s context, and accelerate development impact. Participating countries are selected based on their readiness to implement reforms, including public–private job creation initiatives.

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WBG Academy - Practitioner Programs

Practitioner Programs

Build specific skills anytime, anywhere. Boost your individual impact through flexible programs that use diverse learning approaches and cover a wide range of topics.

Programs for member-country leaders and practitioners

Improve reach and scale. Accelerate impact.

Creating Jobs for the Poor

Scaling-up economic inclusion programs aimed to create jobs and build pathways out of poverty.

Defying Drought (D2)

Catalyzing the scale-up and adoption of drought resilience building measures.

Livable Landscapes

Reversing land degradation and restoring healthy landscapes.

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Agriculture

Capital Markets

Climate

Digital Transformation

Economic Policy

Education

Energy and Extractives

Environment

Finance

Gender

Health

Institutions

Jobs

Poverty

Social Protection

Sustainable Infrastructure Finance

Trade, Investment and Competitveness

Transport

Urban Development

Water

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Programs for all

Learn from global faculty and practitioners at the forefront of their fields

Education

Improving access to education ensures everyone gains quality learning and essential skills, reinforcing education’s role as a driver of development. Yet a global learning crisis persists, making urgent action crucial to stronger and equitable education systems.

Health, Nutrition, and Population

Universal Health Coverage ensures everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to quality, affordable care. By addressing challenges like aging populations and non-communicable diseases, countries can build stronger, more resilient health systems that save lives and drive sustainable development.

Social Protection and Labor

Access to social protection is crucial for ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity. Effective social protection systems enhance resilience against shocks, drive economic growth, and improve health, education, and livelihoods through adaptive solutions and inclusive policies.