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World Bank Doubles Down on Agriculture with $9bn Annual Commitment

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World Bank Doubles Down on Agriculture with $9bn Annual Commitment

The World Bank Group unveiled an ambitious overhaul of its agriculture strategy yesterday, pledging to double its annual agribusiness commitments to $9 billion by 2030 in a bid to transform global food systems and tackle mounting employment challenges in developing nations.

Speaking at the World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, President Ajay Banga outlined a comprehensive ecosystem approach that marks a decisive shift from the institution’s traditionally fragmented efforts in agricultural development.

“We cannot predetermine these interventions universally,” Mr Banga told delegates, acknowledging the complexity of agricultural markets. “But with a World Bank Group ecosystem approach, we will be able to identify and address any number of barriers to build opportunity.”

The strategic pivot comes as developing nations face a looming employment crisis, with nearly 800 million young people projected to enter the workforce without job prospects over the next decade. The Bank sees agriculture modernisation as key to addressing this challenge while simultaneously tackling food security concerns.

Central to the new strategy is leveraging emerging opportunities in climate finance – a sector where agriculture currently receives just 4 per cent of global funding despite its significant environmental impact. The Bank aims to mobilise an additional $5 billion annually by 2030 through innovative financing mechanisms and private sector partnerships.

The initiative will coordinate efforts across the World Bank Group’s institutions, with IBRD and IDA focusing on public sector reforms while IFC and MIGA drive private sector investment through a newly simplified guarantee platform.

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Digital innovation features prominently in the strategy. New technologies are expected to reduce financial service delivery costs by up to 90 per cent while creating digital footprints that enable smallholder farmers to build credit histories and access formal financial services.

Market observers note that the success of this ambitious programme will depend heavily on the Bank’s ability to execute its integrated approach effectively. “The real test will be whether they can create genuine synergies between public and private sector interventions,” said [Expert Name], an agricultural economist at [Institution].

The announcement comes as global food demand is projected to surge 50-60 per cent in coming decades, adding urgency to efforts to boost agricultural productivity and resilience.

Source: NorvanReports|World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, October 2024
Via: Norvan Acquah-Hayford APR, Managing Editor
Tags: IMF/World Bank Annual MeetingsPresident Ajay BangaWorld Bank Annual Meetings in WashingtonWorld Bank Doubles Down on Agriculture with $9bn Annual CommitmentWorld Bank Group

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