This was originally published by Trade Treasury Payments® on 22 October 2026, and has been republished on the FCI website with permission.

Two years after leading multilateral development institutions committed to strengthening supply chain finance in emerging markets, tangible progress is beginning to take shape. New laws have been passed, digital platforms are being developed, training initiatives have expanded, and financial institutions are building the infrastructure needed to support wider access to working capital. This publication examines how these efforts are translating into practical outcomes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Through exclusive interviews, institutional reporting and detailed case studies, the research explores the work behind market development, from legal reform and receivables registries to supplier finance programmes and risk-sharing structures. It also highlights the growing focus on SME inclusion, supplier data and market capacity as development banks and industry partners seek to expand access to supply chain finance at scale.