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Multilateral institutions and reform

The World Bank’s Private Capital Results — A Step Forward, Not the Finish Line

Policy analysis
Authors
Mary Svenstrup
Publisher
Center for Global Development

What it examines

Svenstrup argues that shareholders should examine additionality, risk-taking and where finance reaches alongside mobilisation totals. She proposes using the UK’s G20 presidency to review MDB private-sector business models and identify reforms.

Why it matters

An explicit proposal for the UK’s international leadership and shareholder role. This is the author’s commentary, not an adopted UK policy or a new capital commitment.

Blog post published 1 October 2026.

Institutions and themes

International Finance CorporationEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentIDB InvestPrivate investment and mobilisationImpact and value for moneyGovernance and accountability

Catalogue entry reviewed 9 Oct 2026. The summary describes the publication’s analysis; it does not establish that historical findings remain current.