In 2021, the World Bank added 554 new projects into its monthly operational summaries — a series of reports that compile all the programs that enter the bank’s pipeline and provide relevant information such as description, financing, sector, and status. These projects are included from the point of identification up to the signing of the loan, credit, or grant agreement, which means that the amount is still subject to change until the project is signed.
Devex dug into the MOS reports published throughout 2021 to see how the bank allocated its funding for new projects in different regions and sectors. We also identified top countries and projects.
Overall, the World Bank allocated $73.39 billion to new projects in 2021 — an increase of $13.9 billion, or 23.4%, from the previous year. Other donors such as the Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and KfW provided an additional $6.03 billion.