DIF collaborates with development partners and government counterparts to ensure that policy decisions are informed by rigorous evidence. Launched in January 2024, DIF succeeded the Bank’s impact evaluation trust fund (i2i), which over the past decade generated an extensive body of impact evaluation evidence globally. This transition aimed to realign with the World Bank's strategic direction, focusing on investing in data and evidence to replicate impactful programs that tackle critical global challenges.
DIF inherits an extensive portfolio of over 200 projects initiated under i2i. This portfolio serves as the foundational baseline for reporting and knowledge generation moving forward. We aim to expand this portfolio with new projects, ensuring a comprehensive and updated evidence base across sectors. The map below illustrates the global reach of these projects, with new DIF projects being integrated as they become active.
