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Australia is an important member and contributor to the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group, including the , which is at the heart of delivering the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group¡¯s mission to end poverty on a livable planet in the world¡¯s low-income countries. In turn, the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group is Australia¡¯s largest multilateral partner. An important objective of Australia¡¯s partnership is to ensure that the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group actively prioritizes the Indo-Pacific region, where Australia¡¯s development program is focused.

Australia joined the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP in 1947 and has remained an active shareholder and partner, supporting the organization¡¯s significant convening power and strong presence in partner countries. Australia collaborates closely with the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP across the Pacific region, particularly in the sectors of health, education, social protection, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Australia supports economic development in the Indo-Pacific through contributions to the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP¡¯s , which provides concessional financing, knowledge, and advice catalyzing national development in , including those in the Indo-Pacific. IDA is closely aligned with Australia¡¯s international overseas assistance priorities: promoting private sector development; advancing gender equality; effective governance; supporting fragile states; and tackling climate change.

The PNG and the Pacific Islands Umbrella Facility (PPIUF) is a major part of Australia¡¯s support for World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP work in the Pacific and will be in place until at least 2031. Through the PPIUF, the Government of Australia (alongside the New Zealand Government) plays a pivotal role in strengthening the resilience and prosperity of the Pacific region.

The PPIUF builds on earlier support and partnerships in place since 2014, which contributed to a 50% increase in the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP¡¯s Pacific-based staff and a seven-fold increase in the number of World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP-supported projects in the region. The PPIUF is led largely through IDA and receives important contributions from Australia, along with its neighbor and close partner, New Zealand.

Other funds Australia supports: 

Governor

The Governor for the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP is responsible for the management of Australia¡¯s interests in the institution. The Governor exercises influence by exchanging views with fellow governors at the Annual and Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors and of the , as well as by engaging in direct discussions with the President and senior management of the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP.

To connect with the current governors and alternate governors offices, please refer to .

Executive Director

The Governor delegates day-to-day handling of Australia¡¯s interests at the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP to the Office of the Executive Director who represents Australia, Cambodia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

The Executive Director is supported by an Alternate Executive Director and a team of advisors.

The Executive Director represents Australia on the 25-member Board of Directors of the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group. The Executive Directors oversee the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP¡¯s governance and annual commitments of over $60 billion as well as the implementation of the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP¡¯s mission to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity on a livable planet.

The Board of Executive Directors, who reside in Washington, D.C., meet regularly throughout the year (normally at least twice a week) to review and act on lending operations, new policy directions, and financial matters. In keeping with the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group¡¯s Access to Information Policy, the monthly Boards Calendar is available to the public.

Shares and Voting Power

¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group has a weighted system of voting. All members of the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP receive votes consisting of share votes (one vote for each share of the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP¡¯s capital stock held by the member) plus basic votes (calculated so that the sum of all basic votes is equal to 5.55% of the sum of basic votes and share votes for all members). The voting power distribution differs among organizations within the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group.

For the latest voting status, please visit the Voting Powers page.