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World Bank launches Philanthropy Hub to bridge foreign-aid funding gap

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The World Bank Group has launched a Philanthropy Hub to address a significant foreign-aid funding gap caused by declining government contributions. This initiative aims to leverage private philanthropic funds by integrating them into the bank's larger lending pipeline. The hub will facilitate partnerships between foundations, family offices, and wealthy donors, enabling them to fund early-stage, high-risk projects that can then be scaled up with public or private investment. AI

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World Bank launches Philanthropy Hub to bridge foreign-aid funding gap

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lara Murray-Sterzel ·

    Billionaires can’t fill the $50 billion foreign-aid gap. The World Bank wants to make their money go further

    Rich countries are cutting aid at a record pace. The World Bank’s new Philanthropy Hub asks foundations and family offices to route their money through its lending machine, and it’s promising them leverage.

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