The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's fund for the poorest, has saved 13 million lives over the last ten years. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. ( less )

The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's poorest countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing interest-free credits and grants for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people's living conditions. More details on  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's fund for the poorest, has saved 13 million lives over the last ten years. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. More details on  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

Since 2009, about 18,000 Mozambicans have gained access to clean safe drinking water. The International Develepment Association, IDA, is the World Bank's Fund for the Poorest. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries - 39 of them in Africa. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. More details  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

Since 2009, about 18,000 Mozambicans have gained access to clean safe drinking water. The International Develepment Association, IDA, is the World Bank's Fund for the Poorest. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries - 39 of them in Africa. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. More details  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

Since 2004, three hundred seventy five Mozambicans have received scholarships. The International Develepment Association, IDA, is the World Bank's Fund for the Poorest. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries - 39 of them in Africa. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. More details on  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

Since 2004, three hundred seventy five Mozambicans have received scholarships. The International Develepment Association, IDA, is the World Bank's Fund for the Poorest. One of the world's largest sources of aid, IDA provides support for health and education, infrastructure and agriculture, and economic and institutional development to the 79 poorest countries - 39 of them in Africa. These countries are home to 2.5 billion people, 1.5 billion of whom survive on $2 a day or less. More details on  http://www.worldbank.org/ida/ ( less )

World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick speaks about the Bank's new open data initiative. For more: data.worldbank.org ( less )

The Equity Bank business model has attracted both local and international recognition. On many occasions the Bank has been invited to various international forums and bodies to share on its successes. Equity has also become a hub of other institutions worldwide keen on learning and exchanging insights on the Equity model of extending financial services to the low income segment and the un-banked population. ( less )

GRAB YOUR CAMERA AND START FILMING NOW! "Vulnerability Exposed: Social Dimensions of Climate Change" is a competition of 2-5 minute documentaries that highlight the social aspects of climate change as experienced and/or observed by film-makers around the world. We hope to receive submissions which creatively showcase the implications of climate change for conflict, migration, urban space, rural institutions, drylands, social policy, indigenous peoples, gender, governance, forests and/or human rights. For more info, visit: www.worldbank.org/sdccfilmcontest WIN A TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. There are two award categories: 1) Social Dimensions of Climate Change Award (general category) and 2) Young Voices of Climate Change (youth category). The general category is open to everyone; the youth category is open to entries submitted by filmmakers who are under 24 years old. Award winners will be chosen through a combination of public voting and a judging panel. The award winners will be invited to Washington, DC to screen their film and attend a series of networking and learning events organized by the Social Development Department, World Bank. The tentative schedule of events to be organized for the award winners includes: awards ceremony, film showcase event, cocktail reception, career development workshop, and seminar series on the Social Dimensions of Climate Change. ( less )