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 free of 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 on the world's poorest countries.
Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.
Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications and technology company in the Nordics and Asia, serving over 200 million customers and generating annual revenues of around NOK 80 billion (2025). Telenor holds strong positions in its markets and is committed to responsible business conduct.
Driven by Telenor’s purpose, “With you, for a safer and smarter tomorrow”, we aim to create impact beyond connectivity by enabling societies to thrive in a digital future. Our cultural foundation is built on Trust, Curiosity and Passion, guiding how we collaborate, innovate and deliver value for customers and communities.
Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 165 years, and today we combine that heritage with forward-looking solutions for security, sustainability and inclusion.
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