The next big asset class could come from emerging markets Ajay BangaSjoerd Sjoerdsma November 13, 2026 This page in: English Français Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/the-next-big-asset-class-could-come-from-emerging-markets Over the next 10 to 15 years, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will reach working age, but their economies are expected to create only around 400 million jobs. That 800 million gap could have implications for poverty, migration, and stability. But, with the right ingredients, this generation can drive growth and prosperity at home and around the world. It is an objective that cannot be met with public finance alone. Much progress has already been made in building public-private partnerships that deliver the resources needed to realize growth in emerging markets and developing countries.