Fragility, Conflict & Violence

Addressing fragility, conflict, and violence is a strategic priority to achieve our twin goals— end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. We are working with the global community towards the Sustainable Development Goals—in particular Goal 16 for peace, justice and strong institutions.

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A More Sustainable Future for Refugees and Host Communities

Experts presented examples from Jordan, Kenya, and Uganda, and panelists explored the importance of engaging with partners and seeking new approaches.
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Mid-Term Review of the World Bank Group Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence

The MTR takes stock of the FCV Strategy’s implementation in a challenging global context.
EVENTS

The World Bank Group at the Global Refugee Forum 2023

Learn what the World Bank is doing to re-energize three key elements of the Global Compact on Refugees.

Fragility At-A-Glance

By 2030, FCV countries will be home to up to 2/3 of the world’s extreme poor. Both low- and middle-income countries are affected by fragility risks, some far away from where the problems start. Violent conflict has spiked dramatically since 2010, and the fragility landscape is becoming more complex.

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IDA's Record Support for Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations

Latest financing package includes a 27% increase

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WORLD BANK

Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence 2020-2025

The objective of the FCV Strategy is to enhance our effectiveness to support countries in addressing the drivers and impacts of FCV and strengthening their resilience.
Focus Area

Forced Displacement

Under its mandate to reduce poverty, the World Bank is concerned about the welfare of the displaced as well as their host communities.
BRIEF

Classification of Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations

The list of fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS) is released annually and aims to inform strategic and operational decision-making within the World Bank Group.
Financing for Peace

State and Peacebuilding Fund

The SPF is the World Bank's largest, global multi-donor trust fund established to finance innovative approaches to state and peacebuilding.
Risk Management

Global Crisis Risk Platform

GCRP works to strengthen the World Bank’s ability to provide a coherent and strategic approach to identifying and mitigating compound risks in developing countries.
World Bank-UNHCR

Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement

The joint data center focuses on the collection, analysis, and dissemination of primary microdata.
RESEARCH PROGRAM

Building the Evidence on Forced Displacement

Strengthening research and global knowledge on forced displacement.

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Washington, D.C.

Sonu Jain
Communications Lead

sjain7@worldbank.org