World Bank / IBRD

MDB
United States

Geographic focus

Central Asia
East Asia
Eastern Europe
Global
Latin America & Caribbean
Middle East
Pacific Islands
Pan-African
South Asia
Southeast Asia

Sector appetite

Infrastructure
Energy
Water
Climate Adaptation

Instruments & programmes

What a client can actually approach this organisation for, and how access works.

No instruments or programmes profiled yet for this organisation.

How to access World Bank / IBRD

Can a company apply to the World Bank for funding?

No. The World Bank (IBRD/IDA) lends to governments. Companies usually participate as contractors, or seek private finance from IFC or MIGA.

How do World Bank projects get funded?

Projects are agreed between the government and the Bank, then implemented through ministries or agencies that often procure private partners.

Does the World Bank fund climate projects?

Yes, through country lending and trust funds that cover energy access, adaptation, forests and carbon.

Related capital sources

Other funders with an overlapping mandate.

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Members-only detail for World Bank / IBRD

Membership unlocks the iSustain score and how it was built, the access difficulty rating and expected timeline, typical ticket sizes, readiness requirements, partnership preferences, contact routes and the full detail of profiled instruments and programmes, including eligibility and how to apply.