Building Back Better: Pursuing a Greener, More Inclusive, and Resilient Recovery

This document is about the challenges and opportunities faced by the International Development Association (IDA) countries in responding to COVID-19 and building back better (BBB) towards the 2030 Agenda. 

COVID-19 has caused significant destruction and spillovers with global implications, exacerbating existing issues like jobs, economic transformation, climate change, and conflict. The document emphasizes the importance of resilient and inclusive approaches to development, digital development, robust health and social protection systems, and effective governance.

IDA countries must repair past development setbacks while adapting to a transformed world, focusing on resilience and inclusion to withstand future shocks. Strategies include immediate relief and restructuring responses alongside long-term goals for greener, more inclusive, and resilient recovery. Tools like financial preparedness and social protection can reduce disaster impacts and guide recovery efforts. International organizations like the OECD and the European Commission advocate for people-centered recovery, sustainable practices, and resilience-building to create a fairer and more resilient society post-COVID-19.