Yulia Slavina

Makhtar Diop: Connecting capital and opportunities is key for investment in emerging markets

Makhtar Diop: Connecting capital and opportunities is key for investment in emerging markets
Connecting capital with emerging market opportunities

Makhtar Diop emphasized the importance of linking available capital with opportunities in emerging markets, stating that creating the necessary conditions, tools, and partnerships is essential to attract more private investment. He added that such efforts can help businesses grow and generate jobs. Diop described this as an important topic of discussion at the recent WBGMeetings.

Makhtar Diop recently attended the World Bank Group Meetings in Bangkok, where discussions focused on increasing private capital in emerging markets, according to a previous report. Diop also reported that the World Bank Group mobilized $112 billion in fiscal year 2026 as reforms continued to drive investment and job creation, as detailed in an earlier update. These developments reflect the ongoing efforts to strengthen capital flows and support economic growth in emerging economies.

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