Invitation to the 2025 World Bank–KDI School 6th Development Impact Conference

We are delighted to invite you to the World Bank–KDI School 6th Development Impact Conference, taking place in Washington, D.C. and online.

Co-hosted by the World Bank’s Development Impact Group and the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, this conference celebrates over a decade of collaboration showcasing high-quality academic research and innovative impact evaluations of development programs.

The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, donors, and development practitioners who share a commitment to generating, applying, and scaling rigorous evidence to improve development outcomes. Join us online to exchange ideas and explore innovative approaches to generating and applying evidence for global development.

Conference Themes

• Education, Social Protection, and Jobs in the Digital Age
• Agricultural and Rural Development and Resilience
• Universal Health Coverage and Advancement of Health Services
• Productive Uses of Energy and Emissions Management
• Governance and Development in Fragile, Conflict-Affected, and Volatile Contexts
• Urban Development and Gender Inclusivity

Please refer to the information below and the conference schedule for further details.

Conference Information

• Date: November 6–7, 2025
• Venue: Washington, D.C. / Online (Hybrid)

Conference Schedule

• Official Website

Application

• Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
• Application Link: Google Form

Contact

• 📧 jimin_lee@kdischool.ac.kr
• ☎ 044-550-1248

We look forward to your active participation. Thank you.