About

The World Bank Institute is the capacity development arm of the World Bank, and helps countries share and apply global and local knowledge to meet development challenges. 

WBI delivers sectoral, thematic learning programs; provides technical assistance; designs and delivers cabinet-level retreats; and uses diagnostic and needs assessment tools as well as face-to-face learning activities.  

Since its first course in 1956, WBI has reached more than 500,000 people including policymakers in all economic sectors, mid-level and high-level government officials, parliamentarians, members of the judiciary, journalists, civil society leaders, and other opinion maker's involved in developing their communities.