Development Banks Pledge United Support for Developing Nations in Manila Summit
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Development Banks Pledge United Support for Developing Nations in Manila Summit

Heads of 10 multilateral development banks met for the first time in Manila, agreeing to expand financing capacity and strengthen cooperation in mobilizing private funds to support developing countries like the Philippines facing economic pressures from geopolitical conflicts and climate disasters.

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