Resilient Firms and Economies: How Companies, Governments and MDBs Can Drive Growth in Emerging Markets (McKinsey & Company)

Summary

• Climate-related disasters caused approximately $320 billion in losses globally in 2024.p.5
• Organizations report a 13-percentage-point rise in overall preparedness since 2024.p.4
• The share of companies that consider themselves ready to withstand major shocks improved from 16% in 2024 to 29% in 2025.p.9
• Overall capabilities readiness doubled, rising from 10% to 20%.p.11
• Foresight capability remains the least developed, with 16% of organizations feeling adequately equipped, up from 8% in 2024.p.11
• 68% of organizations prioritize stringent cost controls to strengthen financial resilience, and 62% focus on workforce retention.p.10
• 94% of respondents reported challenges in engaging with MDBs, most often misalignment of objectives (37%).p.13

Key insights

1. Regulatory constraints or legal barriers were cited by 32% of respondents as a challenge in working with MDBs.p.13
2. Funding or resource limitations were cited by 26% of respondents as a collaboration challenge.p.13
3. Crisis response is the most developed capability, with 24% of organizations reporting readiness.p.11
4. 50% of participants reported actions to strengthen foresight capabilities.p.11