World Bank Group Priorities: Targets and Progress
Nine Targets, One Direction — A Focused Ambition: Creating Jobs to End Poverty
The best way to put an end to poverty is to give a person a job. The World Bank Group is setting transparent targets that drive real change and keep us focused on delivering results. Our financing and knowledge build the physical and human infrastructure, business environments, and mobilize the private capital needed to fuel global job creation.
The targets are defined and tracked using World Bank Group Scorecard Indicators, allowing users to explore results across regions, countries, and projects.
Health Services
Deliver quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030, expanding coverage, reducing financial barriers, and supporting healthier, more productive economies. Learn more
Social Protection
Strengthen social protection systems to reach 500 million poor and vulnerable people by 2030, helping turn safety nets into pathways to economic participation. Learn more
Broadband Internet
Enable 300 million more women to use broadband internet by 2030, expanding access to essential services, education, finance, and jobs. Learn more
Mission 300 — Electricity Access
Provide 250 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa with electricity access by 2030, supporting growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and digital services. Learn more
Capital Support
Provide 80 million more women and women-led businesses with access to capital by 2030, removing barriers to entrepreneurship and firm growth. Learn more
Water for People
Accelerate access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene for 250 million people by 2030, improving productivity and women's economic participation. Learn more
Water for Food
Enhance food production and farmer livelihoods for 50 million people by 2030 through stronger irrigation, finance, and digital tools. Learn more
Water for Planet
Reduce water-related risks for 100 million people by 2030 through early warning, dam rehabilitation, and sustainable water management. Learn more
AgriConnect
Help 200 million farmers move up the value chain by 2030 through better access to inputs, technology, finance, and markets. Learn more