Title: World Bank Guarantees Program

Language: English

Type: Website

Nature: Website

Published: June 26, 2024


Region: Global

Country: Global / Non-Specific

Topic: Financing and Risk Mitigation

Keywords: PPPs by Topic *, Financing and Risk Mitigation **

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Document Summary:

Learn more about how World Bank guarantees mobilize commercial financing for investment projects, help restructure expensive debt of utilities, and increase developing countries’ access to capital markets.


Document Details:

The World Bank Guarantee Program aims to:

  • Mobilize private investment (equity and debt) for strategic projects or sector support
  • Mitigate key government-related risks to enable financial viability and bankability
  • Enhance the credit quality of sovereign and sub-sovereign obligors to achieve acceptable or affordable levels
  • Reduce costs and improve financing terms for projects and governments
  • Ensure long-term sustainability of projects