The State of Kuwait became a Gavi donor on 10 August 2020 when it pledged US$ 10 million for the Gavi COVAX AMC. The second pledge of US$ 40 million from Kuwait was announced at the Gavi COVAX AMC Summit in June 2021. 

Kuwait has a long-standing tradition of development and humanitarian assistance. Established in 1961, shortly after the country’s independence, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development became one of the region’s earliest state-backed development finance institutions and has since supported development projects across Africa, Asia and other regions. Alongside its bilateral assistance, Kuwait has also channelled support through multilateral organisations, reflecting its broader commitment to international cooperation, including in global health and immunisation.

Proceeds to Gavi 6.0 as of 30 June 2026†
Contributions to Gavi Board approved financing instruments

*Local currency

†Proceeds are the funds that Gavi receives from donor commitments, either through direct donor payments, funding raised in advance against future donor pledges through IFFIm, or AMC funds released by the World Bank.

Contributions and pledges per strategic period (US$ millions)

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Direct Contributions (including Matching Fund)

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Before Gavi 6.0 (2000–2025): exchange rate on date of receipt; where hedged (2014–2025), the hedge rate applies instead.
  • Gavi 6.0 (2026 onward, received & future contributions and Matching Fund Pledges): Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

IFFIm Contributions

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Received Contributions: rate confirmed by the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
  • Future, signed contribution agreements: exchange rate at time of signing.
  • Future, unsigned contribution agreements: Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

 

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