Plenary session 2: Updates on international development finance for emerging economies
Sep 18, 2026 | 9:25 AM - 10:30 AMCC1
Sep 18, 2026 | 9:25 AM - 10:30 AM
CC1
Description
Today, 28 newcomer countries are advancing plans to install nuclear capacity in the next two decades, with more than two thirds being non-OECD countries, primarily from the Global South. Realising nuclear energy’s contribution to economic growth and prosperity for energy economies will require unlocking access to significant amounts of capital at competitive rates. Large, complex construction projects carry cost-overrun risks that may necessitate tools such as special tariff arrangements and loan guarantees by government agencies to lending institutions. Engagement from major multilateral development banks and international financing institutions will be critical to unlock trillions of dollars necessary to bring energy access to hundreds of millions of people and power these growing economies. This session will provide an opportunity to learn about the growing momentum of nuclear energy in the Global South from governments and developmental finance institutions.