
Multilateral development banks
Reforming multilateral development banks
Explore our commentary and analysis on how multilateral development banks (MDBs) need reforming to meet the global challenges of today.

Tapping the potential of borrower-led multilateral development banks
This paper provides an overview of the governance, operational and financial characteristics of 10 borrower-led MDBs operating in low- and middle-income countries, offers three case studies highlighting their innovations and developmental potential, and proposes policy options to help improve the effectiveness of these MDBs.
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This webinar explores the achievements and challenges of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – the newest multilateral development bank – and its future positioning.

Experts join us ahead of the Annual Meetings to discuss whether multilateral development banks are fit for purpose, and what reforms are needed.

This webinar, hosted with CGD, explores whether multilateral development banks' capital adequacy policies are fit for purpose to face current global challenges.
Meet our experts
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Annalisa Prizzon
Principal Research Fellow
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Chris Humphrey
Senior Research Associate
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Samantha Attridge
Senior Research Fellow
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Mark Miller
Director of Development and Public Finance programme