The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator improves access to finance for green enterprises. Funded by the EU. The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator is an EU-funded project that improves access to finance for green enterprises. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of Uganda’s economy. They provide jobs and economic opportunities, and create products and services that respond to local market demand. Green SMEs integrate environmental sustainability into their production processes and business models, and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Bringing green products, services and business models to scale requires an ecosystem that supports businesses throughout their …