What Is Private Capital Mobilization? | Since You Asked

Developing economies face an investment gap measured in the trillions every year, while institutional investors manage about $280 trillion in assets. In this episode, we unpack private capital mobilization (PCM) and how the World Bank Group helps direct private investment to the places and projects where it is needed most, using tools such as guarantees and securitization. In FY 2026, the World Bank Group mobilized a record $112 billion in private capital and issued more than $25 billion in guarantees. Watch to learn how PCM can help deliver better infrastructure, stronger businesses, more support for farmers, and more jobs. Learn more: https://www.ifc.org/en/what-we-do/sector-expertise/mobilizing-private-capital?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT Our series Since You Asked answers your questions. Watch previous episodes! Chapters 00:00 Why is the private sector a hot topic in development? 00:32 What is private capital mobilization? 01:05 The role of the private sector beyond financing ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org Sync ID:MB011A5J54AL5BV