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Capital Markets
FINANCIAL SECTOR

Capital Markets

The World Bank Group helps countries build resilient capital markets for growth. We do so by mobilizing trillions of dollars for jobs, housing, health, and infrastructure through policy, regulation, bonds, equity, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Joint Capital Markets (J‑CAP).
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OUR APPROACH TO
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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IN CAPITAL MARKETS
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Joint Capital Market Program (J-CAP)
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Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=capital%20markets
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Boosting SME Finance for Growth: The Case for more Effective Policies
Boosting SME Finance for Growth: The Case for more Effective Policies
Eight recommendations for government authorities to create an enabling environment for diversification of SME debt financing and to support the growth of equity financing, including by leveraging financial innovation.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/fd37aeef-7d04-4bf3-a2bf-d10b80ba753a
Read Full Report
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Global Economic Prospects, January 2026
Global Economic Prospects, January 2026
Rising trade tensions and uncertainty are weakening growth, jobs, and poverty reduction in developing economies. Addressing risks requires global cooperation, stronger support for vulnerable states, sound domestic policies, and structural reforms to boost investment sustainably.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/bb904ec6-730f-4dd9-b1af-ad3153ee1616
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https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/bb904ec6-730f-4dd9-b1af-ad3153ee1616
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MORE ON
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Capital markets: The new frontier for SME financing
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/psd/capital-markets--the-new-frontier-for-sme-financing
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Jobs Umbrella Multi-Donor Trust Fund
See all Blogs
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/search?qterm=capital%20markets
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REPLAY: Unlocking Growth: Developing Domestic Capital Markets for Private Investment and Jobs
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/04/25/unlocking-growth-developing-domestic-capital-markets-for-private-investment-and-jobs
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Capital Markets Events
See all Events
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/all?search=Capital+Markets&page=1&sortBy=bestMatch&tab=past-events-tab&language=English
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Capital Markets Portal
https://datanalytics.worldbank.org/capitalmarketsportal/
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Capital Markets Portal
See all Data
https://datanalytics.worldbank.org/capitalmarketsportal/
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Financial Sector

Sound financial systems underpin economic growth and are crucial to the World Bank Group’s mission of alleviating poverty.

Explore our Financial Sector Investments

EXPLORE FINANCIAL SECTOR FOCUS AREAS
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