Conclusion The journey outlined in this report makes it clear that resilience in emerging markets is not a one-off project, but a long-term commitment to growth, adaptability and innovation. Despite persistent structural gaps such as infrastructure, supply chain resilience and limited financing, these markets are brimming with potential, driven by dynamic demographics and rapidly evolving digital ecosystems. Realizing that potential requires bold, collective action. Companies, governments and MDBs each bring unique strengths to the table. By aligning on shared priorities – resilient infrastructure, digitalization and skills, expanded access to finance and enabling policy – they can create the conditions for inclusive, sustainable growth. The examples highlighted throughout this report show what is already possible when partnerships are ambitious, innovative and rooted in local and regional realities. The task now is to scale these successes and accelerate momentum. This means pushing beyond pilot projects towards systemic solutions, expanding collaboration models that crowd in private capital, and embedding resilience thinking into every layer of economic planning. It also means acknowledging that progress will not be uniform: strategies must be tailored to the needs of individual regions and countries, while remaining anchored in a shared vision of resilience-driven growth. Most importantly, this is not a journey that any single actor can make alone. The Resilience Consortium community will continue to convene diverse voices, test bold ideas and turn insights into action. Together, through convenings, shared research and cross-sector partnerships, the Resilience Consortium will chart pathways that unlock growth and innovation. By harnessing the collective energy and ingenuity of this community, the consortium can build resilience not just as a defensive shield against shocks and changes in the economy, but as a catalyst for sustainable, inclusive prosperity in the years ahead. Resilient Firms and Economies 25

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