The current primary focus of the Global Bank Group centers on six strategic themes: 

• The poorest countries. Poverty reduction and sustainable growth in the poorest countries, especially in Africa.
• Postconflict and fragile states. Solutions to the special challenges of postconflict countries and fragile states.
• Middle-income countries. Development solutions with customized services as well as financing for middle-income countries.
• Global public goods. Addressing regional and global issues that cross national borders, such as climate change, and trade.
• The Arab world. Greater development and opportunity in the Arab world.
• Knowledge and learning. Leveraging the best global knowledge to support development.