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IDA18 Retrospective Summary

Core Content

The IDA18 Retrospective outlines the achievements, innovations, and lessons learned from the 18th replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA18), which took place from July 2017 to June 2020. This period marked a significant shift in IDA's approach, emphasizing growth, resilience, and opportunity through innovation.

Main Points and Key Information

1. IDA18's Innovative Financing Model

• IDA18 introduced a hybrid financial model, including financial innovation by mobilizing funds and leveraging IDA's equity through bond markets for the first time.
• This enabled IDA to triple donor contributions and mobilize about six times as much private investment finance.
• The Private Sector Window (PSW) was launched as a first-of-its-kind mechanism for multilateral development banks, focusing on risk mitigation and catalyzing private investment.
• IDA18 also introduced non-concessional lending for some countries, such as Bolivia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, to support their transition to IBRD.

2. Focus on Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV)

• IDA18 significantly increased support for fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), with financing volume more than doubling compared to IDA17.
• A differentiated approach was adopted to address FCV issues across various stages, including pre-conflict, during conflict, and post-conflict.
• Risk and Resilience Assessments (RSA) were emphasized as a key analytical tool.
• IDA18 included a new Regional Sub-Window for Refugees and Host Communities (RSW) to support both refugees and host communities during times of displacement.

3. Humanitarian-Development Nexus

• IDA18 reinforced its role in the humanitarian-development nexus, particularly by providing support to countries hosting large numbers of refugees.
• The Crisis Response Window (CRW) was expanded to address natural disasters and the pandemic.

4. Special Themes

• IDA18 included five special themes:
  • Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET)
  • Gender and Development
  • Climate Change
  • Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV)
  • Governance and Institutions (G&I)
• These themes were multisectoral and interlinked, enhancing their impact and implementation through key partnerships.

5. Key Achievements

• IDA18 delivered US$76.4 billion in financing, with US$77.7 billion including PSW.
• Africa accounted for 64% of total financing, and FCS and Small States received substantial support.
• Resilience and preparedness were emphasized, especially in response to the COVID-19 crisis, with US$6.4 billion allocated in the fourth quarter of FY2020.
• IDA18 supported improved agricultural technologies, renewable energy, access to financial services, and infrastructure development.
• Inclusiveness was promoted through health, education, and social safety net programs.
• Sustainability was achieved via climate and disaster risk management, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and energy efficiency.

6. Operational and Institutional Improvements

• IDA18 introduced the Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT-DDO) to enhance disaster risk management.
• The Risk Mitigation Regime (RMR) and Turnaround Regime (TAR) were used to flexibly reallocate resources.
• IDA18 saw increased field presence, particularly in FCS, leading to stronger performance in these regions.
• Knowledge generation and dissemination were emphasized, with flagship products such as the FCV Strategy and the WBG Gender Strategy.

7. Lessons and Future Outlook

• IDA18 demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in responding to unforeseen events, such as the pandemic.
• It highlighted the need for continuity beyond replenishment cycles and improved coordination across special themes.
• IDA19 builds on IDA18 by increasing the share of country allocations, consolidating FCV-related funding, and introducing the Sustainable Development Finance Policy (SDFP).
• IDA18's innovations, including the hybrid financial model and new Windows, are expected to have a lasting impact on future replenishments.

Key Figures and Data

• IDA18 Financed 50% of all WBG financing during the period.
• Africa received almost two-thirds of IDA18 financing.
• FCS financing more than doubled compared to IDA17.
• Small States received nearly triple the support from IDA17.
• US$6.4 billion was allocated for COVID-19 response in FY2020.
• IDA18 delivered US$76.4 billion in financing, with US$77.7 billion including PSW.

Conclusion

IDA18 marked a paradigm shift in how the World Bank Group (WBG) approaches development, emphasizing innovation, flexibility, and complementarity with other development partners. It laid the groundwork for IDA19 and future initiatives by strengthening the institutional and operational framework, enhancing resilience, and increasing focus on the most vulnerable countries. The hybrid financial model, new Windows, and special themes have all contributed to a more effective and responsive IDA, positioning it to support a green, resilient, and inclusive future for its client countries.