MWITA-WO-2026-024 · Evidence B · P1
An IFC survey of more than 2,200 portfolio companies across 85+ countries found roughly 40% reported some AI adoption, with 64% among digital firms versus 16% among non-digital firms and substantial regional variation.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
IFC portfolio is not representative of all emerging-market firms and underrepresents some advanced East Asian hubs.
What would change the reading
Update with representative national business surveys and outcome linkage.
Primary routes
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