Developing nations

World Bank Mobilises $112 Billion in Private Capital as Development Finance Model Shifts

The World Bank mobilised $112 billion in private capital for developing countries last year, underscoring a sharp turn toward crowding in investors as donor funding constraints tighten. The figure, which now nearly matches the institution’s own lending volume, highlights how de-risking tools and blended-finance structures are becoming central to closing development gaps and supporting job creation.