An internal World Bank document viewed by Reuters says 27 countries have taken steps since the Iran war began to set up crisis financing instruments designed to provide quick access to funds already available through existing World Bank programs. The document does not specify which countries are involved or the total amount of financing they may seek. Reuters reports that the World Bank did not comment on the document or the request details.
The South China Morning Post and NDTV repeat the same core information, citing the Reuters report. They also note that the World Bank does not publicly identify the countries or amounts in the document described. The reporting indicates that at least a subset of countries has already formalized new instruments since the Middle East conflict began on February 28, with three countries approving additional instruments after the conflict’s start, according to the document.
Overall, the accounts describe preparation for emergency funding arrangements linked to World Bank resources, without providing further specifics on eligibility, totals, or the countries affected.
