World Links Arab Region is the Arab holding of World Links. The mission is to improve educational outcomes, economic opportunities and global understanding for youth in the Arab region through the use of technology and the Internet. Teachers learn to integrate participatory learning techniques and technology into the classroom for improved educational results. These skills enable youth to participate successfully in the global knowledge-based economy when they leave school.

WLAR has a core set of education technology activities focused on bringing underserved communities into the information age. These activities draw from World Links’ longstanding global experience in the field of education technology and reflect understanding of local contexts. In all cases, WLAR works closely with key stakeholders - governments, non-governmental organizations, corporations, development agencies, and communities - to ensure ownership and sustainability of efforts.

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not a bank in the common sense. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 184 member countries—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but supportive role in accomplishing the mission of global poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards. The IBRD focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries, while IDA focuses on the poorest countries in the world. Together we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credit and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, communications and many other purposes.

For more than four decades EDC has been a pioneer, building bridges among research, policy, and practice. Our award-winning programs and products, developed in collaboration with partners around the globe, consistently advance learning and healthy development for individuals of all ages. Today, EDC manages 325 projects in 50 countries. Our work strengthens nearly every facet of society, including early child development, K-12 education, health promotion, workforce preparation, community development, learning technologies, basic and adult education, institutional reform, medical ethics, and social justice.