Reforming Public Institutions and Strengthening Governance: A World Bank Strategy

Weak governance and ineffective public sector institutions hinder growth and equitable development in many developing countries. This strategy paper evaluates the World Bank's recent initiatives focused on governance, institutional reform, and capacity building within core public institutions. It outlines a three-year agenda aimed at promoting change through enhanced analytical tools, innovative lending designs, stronger partnerships with clients and donors, and improvements in staffing, incentives, and evaluation methods.