In the face of a multitude of global challenges, the World Bank's Evolution Roadmap must focus on four areas in particular to respond meaningfully and sufficiently to the needs of client countries.
Multilateral development banks
Reforming multilateral development banks
Explore our commentary, analysis and events on how multilateral development banks (MDBs) need reforming to meet the global challenges of today.
Symposium and evening event: Multilateral development banks in the 21st century
This symposium gathers researchers, government representatives and MDB staff to present and discuss cutting-edge new research and proposals to inform the strategies, governance, operational models and instruments of MDBs.
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MDB Leaders' Series
In this event series, multilateral development bank leaders share their experiences and visions for reform.
Multilateral development banks as catalysts for private sector mobilisation: in conversation with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso
In this latest event in ODI's MDB Leaders' Series, EBRD president Odile Renaud-Basso will reflect on the role of MDBs as leveraging agents for shareholder capital, what more these banks can do to tackle the climate emergency and mobilise private climate investment, and the role of the private sector as a catalyst for change to achieve the SDGs.
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Featured content
More insights and research on the role of multilateral development banks in the world today.
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, Global Strategy
