2026-2031财年波兰国家伙伴关系框架

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No.CPF0000015 INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENTINTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATIONMULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK FOR POLAND FOR THE PERIODFY26-31 May 18, 2026 Europe:European UnionCountry Management UnitEurope and Central AsiaRegionPublic Disclosure Authorized The International Finance CorporationEuropeRegion The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency The date of the last Country Partnership Framework (CPF)was June 5, 2018. The date of the last Performance and Learning Review wasSeptember 1, 2022. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTSExchange RateEffective as ofApril30, 2026Currency Unit = Polish złoty (PLN)PLN3.64= US$1.00 FISCAL YEARJanuary1–December 31 GLOSSARY OFABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS FY26-31WORLD BANK GROUPCOUNTRY PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK FOR POLANDCatalyzingInnovation for Better Jobs in a Competitive and Resilient Economy 1.Polandis one of the fastest growing, large economies in Europe and nowaspirestoconsolidateits status as ahigh-income, inclusive, and resilient economy.The countryhastransitioned from a plannedto a market economy,successfully escaping the middle-income-trap1andachievingsubstantial economicconvergence within theEuropean Union (EU).Grossdomesticproduct(GDP)growthhas averaged3.6percentsince 19902andincomeper capitahasreached 78percentof the EU average in 2024.Lookingahead,Poland’s Development Strategy 20353presents a comprehensive vision to achieve a new balancebetween economic competitiveness, social cohesion,andresilience.Key pillarsinclude shifting towardsahigher value added,innovative economy,developing critical infrastructure for energy, digital, andtransport connectivity,andensuringbalancedregionaldevelopment.Already the largest market in Centraland Eastern Europe, Poland aimsto play a stronger rolein shapingregionalpoliciesandcontributing totheglobal development agenda.In addition, given its geographical positionand firms’ integration into regionalvalue chains, Poland is well placed to serve asanoutbound platformandprovidelogistics, expertise, andprivate-sector participationfor Ukraine’s reconstruction. 2.To realize its ambitionsamidcomplex internal and external challenges, Poland’s priority will betopursue next-generation reforms.Poland’soverrelianceon traditional industries, specialization in low-value parts of the production chainin the context of rising wagesandarapidlyaging population,dependence onfossil-fuels,andexposure towater stress(as shown in the devastating damage of the 2024floods)threaten its current development model.4Structural weaknesses in the EU economy,acceleratedtechnological change,and a complexregional and geopoliticalenvironmentaddtothese pressures.Opportunities for transformative change include boosting productivity through digitalization andArtificialIntelligence (AI);attracting new valuechains and related logistics;acceleratingthetransition tosustainable,low-cost and low-emissionenergy sources;playing a strong role asagateway for Ukraine’s futurereconstruction; and increasing resilience and climate adaptation.Realizing these opportunities will hingeon broad-based reforms that strengthen market institutions and competition, align regulatory frameworksand infrastructure for innovation and digitalization, catalyze private investment, and build human capitalandskills for a more adaptive, inclusive economy.Polish firms–innovators, investors, and employers–willbe central to sustaining productivity, competitiveness, and Poland’s expanding regional role.As Polandaddresses these newchallenges,whichare also relevant to the rest of theregion and theworld, it providesa distinctive environment for the WBG to co-create, adapt solutions,and generate knowledge spilloverswith global relevance. 3.TheFY26-31Country Partnership Framework (CPF)reflects the changing nature of the WBG'spartnershipwith Poland.As Polandengages inits nextphase of development,the value of its engagementwith the WBGwillincreasinglyrest ona partnershipthatemphasizes private capital mobilization(PCM),contributions tostrategic priorities andglobal public goods(GPGs)(notably on energy, water and digital),anddevelopment knowledge.5Theengagement of theWBGin Poland willprovide a conduit for Poland’sdevelopment experience, on issues such asitstransitionfrom middle-to high-income status6andfloodprotection,to be shared globally, positioning the country as a reference point for other economiesnavigatingproductivity,competitiveness,institutional transitions and resilience.In line with this graduationtrajectory,this CPF introduces a shifttowards a mix ofWBG knowledge services and PCM.Theproposed approach is aligned withthegovernment’s request forselective financing over this CPF periodintargeted areas with prior IBRD track-record(energy sustainability and security; water resilience)andgenerating regional andGPGs, including through knowledge generation and spillovers. WBG engagementswillfocus onadvancingefficiency ofin