Vision

GDB envisions a world where every person, regardless of geography, has the opportunity to live a dignified, productive, and sustainable life. Our vision emphasizes:

• Eradication of Poverty: Ensuring that the ultra-poor and marginalized populations gain access to essential services, education, and livelihoods.

• Inclusive Growth: Building societies where economic opportunities are shared equitably, empowering communities and small enterprises.

• Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: Promoting renewable energy, climate adaptation, and low-carbon infrastructure to protect ecosystems and future generations.

• Global Cooperation: Creating a platform for collaboration among countries, institutions, and partners to address shared development challenges.

• Resilient Societies: Strengthening institutions, infrastructure, and policies to withstand economic shocks, natural disasters, and global crises.

In short: GDB envisions a world where development is inclusive, sustainable, and resilient, leaving no one behind.

Mission

The mission of GDB is to facilitate sustainable development and socio-economic transformation in developing and under-developed countries through a comprehensive set of programs and initiatives:

1. Development Financing:

   • Provide concessional and non-concessional loans, grants, guarantees, and investment products to fund large-scale infrastructure, social programs, and climate initiatives.

   • Support both public and private sector projects, enabling blended financing models that attract private capital.

2. Poverty Alleviation and Social Empowerment:

   • Fund initiatives that promote education, healthcare, skill development, and job creation.

   • Focus on programs targeting the ultra-poor and marginalized populations to ensure equitable development outcomes.

3. Climate and Environmental Action:

   • Invest in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, afforestation, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

   • Promote low-carbon development strategies that align with global climate commitments.

4. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:

   • Provide advisory services, policy guidance, and training to governments and institutions for effective project planning, execution, and governance.

   • Foster knowledge transfer and best practices across regions and sectors.

5. Global Partnerships and Collaboration:

   • Engage with multilateral development banks, governments, private sector partners, NGOs, and civil society to co-finance initiatives and maximize impact.

   • Facilitate regional cooperation to support integrated and scalable development programs.

6. Innovation and Technology Integration:

   • Encourage digital transformation, fintech, and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and reach in development finance.

   • Support innovation in sectors like healthcare, education, energy, and infrastructure.

7. Accountability and Transparency:

   • Maintain high standards of governance with regular reporting, auditing, and evaluation.

   • Ensure that all investments and operations are transparent, accountable, and result-oriented.

In essence: GDB’s mission is to combine financial resources, technical expertise, and global partnerships to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development outcomes for all member countries.