Press release
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
October 29, 2025

Leaders Discuss the Role of Purpose-Driven Capital in Driving Inclusive Growth at FII9 

Key leaders from Saudi Eksab, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) convened today at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2025 to discuss the role of purpose-driven capital in driving inclusive growth. 

The panel discussion featured H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank, Yazeed AlYahya, CEO, Saudi Eksab for International Investment Company, Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Ilan Goldfajn, President of Inter-American Development Bank and Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board, Eurasion Development Bank. 

By making investments that are both financially sustainable and socially responsible, Saudi Eksab aims to establish trusted global collaborations with the markets they invest in; deploying catalytic capital to build international bridges that create the prosperity denied by financial exclusion. Built for impact, Saudi Eksab is committed to building capability not dependency, through skills sharing, collaboration and equity investments. 

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About Saudi Eksab

Saudi Eksab is an international investment entity with a dual mandate to deliver positive financial returns and measurable socioeconomic impact. They aim to unlock the potential in frontier and emerging markets to create shared, global prosperity. 

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About the IFC​

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

About the IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. 

About the AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution promoting economic growth and social progress across African countries.

About the EDB

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a regional financial organization fostering economic integration and development in Eurasian investment and project financing.