High-Level Plenary: Development in FCV in a Shifting International Order

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Published Jun 23, 2026

The World Bank Group Fragility Forum 2026 (June 8-10, 2026) brought together global leaders to align on priorities in an increasingly complex fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) landscape.

This high-level plenary session was streamed publicly on WB Live, bringing together government officials, development practitioners, and partners to discuss how to deliver lasting impact in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

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- Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President, Republic of Sierra Leone
- Haneen Sayed, Minister of Social Affairs, Lebanon
- Alexandar De Croo, Administrator, @UNDP
- Birama B. Sidibé, Founder, Agro Biotech
- Ndiame Diop, Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank Group

00:00 Opening Remarks: Investing for Jobs in Fragile Settings
01:52 Makhtar Diop on Private Sector Investment and Job Creation in FCV Contexts
12:42 Development in a Shifting International Order
25:53 Lebanon's Recovery Challenges and Displacement Crisis
33:02 Global Fragility and Emerging Geopolitical Risks
40:14 The Future of Foreign Aid and Development Finance
47:49 Private Sector Perspectives on Fragility and Growth
53:57 Economic Opportunities Across Fragile African States
01:08:10 Mission 300: Energy Access as a Driver of Development
01:14:34 Long-Term Partnerships in Fragile Contexts
01:23:24 Mobilizing Partnerships and Financing for Impact
01:35:33 Closing Reflections: Youth, Opportunity, and Reasons for Optimism

Watch the public sessions on World Bank Live: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/fragility-forum-2026?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT

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