As the global economy becomes more fragmented, development finance institutions are taking on a more strategic role in shaping growth, resilience, and cooperation across emerging and developing economies—extending beyond project funding to influence infrastructure, regional integration, and long-term economic alignment. This session will examine how aid for development can evolve to deliver scalable, sustainable impact in a complex global landscape. Anchored around five core themes, AI-enabled infrastructure, development corridors, shared governance, blended finance, and global capital mobilisation, the discussion will explore how innovation, finance, and partnerships can be aligned to accelerate inclusive growth. Participants will reflect on the shift from technological progress to measurable development outcomes, the role of AI-enabled corridors in strengthening regional integration, and the priority sectors where AI can unlock inclusive and sustainable impact, particularly across emerging and frontier markets.