11 CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS TO FUNDING Access to World Bank Group financing under this program is based on several criteria and mechanisms: Country Eligibility ‣ All member nations of the World Bank Group, including low- and middle-income countries, may apply for financial and technical support. Alignment with National Strategies ‣ Projects must align with national development priorities as well as with Country Partnership Frameworks and poverty-reduction strategies. Financing Modalities ‣ Financing is provided in the form of loans, grants, or guarantees, depending on the country's status (IDA, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [IBRD], or blended financing). ‣ The possibility exists to mobilize blended financing (IDA-IBRD) and to establish partnerships with other financing institutions. Project Selection Criteria ‣ Potential impact on poverty reduction and social inclusion ‣ Capacity to effectively target vulnerable populations, particularly women ‣ Viability and sustainability of the proposed intervention Monitoring and Evaluation ‣ Funded projects must incorporate rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure results and their impact on beneficiaries.
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