Risk, Reinvention, and Resource Races: Expert Views on 2026’s Export, Development & Commodities Landscape

Region:

Middle East & Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe

Eavie Burnett

Head of Content

As we head into 2026, we asked leading figures across export finance, commodities, and development finance for their predictions on the year ahead. From new growth sectors and challenges in export finance, to trends in commodities and African development, here’s what the experts expect in the coming year.

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