World Bank Group Mobilises Record $112 Billion Private Capital for Developing Economies

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The World Bank Group mobilised a record USD 112 billion in private capital for developing economies in FY26, more than tripling the amount from four years earlier. This growth spans lower-middle and upper-middle-income countries, with significant increases in Africa. The rise reflects efforts to simplify private sector collaboration, expand financial tools, and improve regulatory environments. World Bank President Ajay Banga noted private capital mobilisation complements but does not replace the Group's own lending amid donor funding constraints and limited fiscal space for governments.