IDA20 Retrospective: Flexibility, Agility, and Resilience Delivering Impact in Times of Crisis © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2026/02/26/ida20-retrospective The 20th replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA20) was launched a year early, in July 2022, in response to a global pandemic and various overlapping crises, following the abbreviated IDA19 cycle. The international community recognized the need for swift, decisive action to “build back better” after the COVID-19 pandemic caused lasting damage, triggering the first rise in global poverty in a generation. IDA20 became the primary tool to help countries respond to immediate challenges, recover lost ground, and regain momentum toward the 2030 development goals. © 2026 The World Bank Group,