Development Impact Fund

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Portfolio

The Development Impact Fund helps governments and development partners generate and apply evidence to improve policies, programs, and investments.

As of March 2026, the portfolio comprised 270 projects across 67 countries, informing an estimated US$38 billion in development financing.

The portfolio includes impact evaluations, data and analytical products, behavioral and AI applications, operational advisory support, and tools designed to strengthen policy and program delivery.

Development Impact Fund portfolio overview

Development Impact Fund portfolio overview

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    75% of DIF's portfolio is invested in low and middle-income countries, with 25% allocated to fragile and conflict settings.
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    The portfolio is also strongly anchored in rigorous evidence generation. Impact evaluations account for the majority of research products (251 projects), complemented by 16 data products, 13 diagnostics, and advisory engagements and tool kits (8 each).