Jobs, Small AI, and Private Capital World Bank Group 2026 Annual Meetings Highlights

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2026/10/18/jobs-small-ai-private-capital-annual-meetings After a week of more than 300 events and more than 13,000 registered attendees, the 2026 World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings wrapped up Sunday in Bangkok, Thailand. Participants shared ideas for tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges: how to responsibly harness AI to benefit emerging economies, help small businesses grow and thrive, mobilize private capital and philanthropy for development, and build resilience in the face of war and economic shocks.