The World Bank’s AI Initiatives

By Chayan Samanta

19th November 2025

The World Bank’s AI Initiatives

Key initiatives include:

  • Nigeria GenAI Study: A 6-week after-school program using Microsoft Copilot improved secondary students' performance by 0.31 SD overall and 0.23 SD in English—equivalent to 1.5-2 years of schooling. The program generated 3.2 equivalent years of schooling per $100 invested, ranking among the most cost-effective education interventions in low/middle-income countries.

  • La IA en el Aula (Peru): A randomized controlled trial across 390 Lima schools explores how LLMs can enhance teaching and learning in low- and middle-income contexts. Sixth-grade teachers receive training on using LLMs in lesson planning, material creation, and assessment design, with varied early participation. Full impact report available Spring 2026.

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