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Where Are We with Emerging Markets?

January 20, 2026
18:00–18:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global growth by 2035, with nine of them expected to rank among the world’s 20 largest economies. Powered by young populations, rapid tech adoption and shifts in energy and supply chains, their rise will depend on building resilience amid increasing geopolitical and trade headwinds. What will it...
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Speakers

MD
Makhtar Diop
Managing Director
International Finance Corporation
JM
James Hame Marape
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Office of the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
RA
Rania Al-Mashat
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation
Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt
BS
Bob Sternfels
Global Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company
PL
Peter Thal Larsen
Global Editor, Reuters Breakingviews
Reuters

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