Investing in people helps them share in the benefits of economic growth and technological progress. But investment needs must be met without harming fiscal sustainability. This seminar will explore how best to address these challenges.
At the end of the 2019 Spring Meetings, the Development committee noted the World Bank Group’s progress on a set of policy reforms tied to the capital increase, and underscored its support for the Bank Group’s twin goals, as well as the overarching strategy guiding its work through 2030.
World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2019: Development Committee Communiqué
Statement from World Bank Group President David Malpass on 2019 Spring Meetings
Can economic policies be designed to tackle inequality while avoiding or mitigating possible negative repercussions for efficiency and growth? Join Christine Lagarde, Laurence Boone, Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, and Gita Gopinath for a conversation on how to foster inclusive growth.
The GovTech panel discussion will focus on how to better align people, processes and technology to improve the delivery of essential public services for the benefit of people and businesses, as well as contribute to the development of digital economies in client countries.
April 13, 2019 | 11:00 to 12:30 ET, 15:00 to 16:30 GMT
3 Ways to Follow World Bank Group Activities at the Meetings
Global leaders discuss how the power of partnerships can achieve the sustainable development goals of 2030, and the crucial role that the private sector plays in the development equation.
3 Ways to Follow World Bank Group Activities at the Meetings
From examining the promise of innovation and technology and ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all, to gearing entire country systems to deliver quality learning outcomes – this panel will examine the issues that are high on the priority list for key stakeholders.
April 12, 2019 | 14:30 to 16:00 ET, 18:30 to 20:00 GMT
3 Ways to Follow World Bank Group Activities at the Meetings
The Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world's financial system. This year's events will take place in Washington, D.C.,April 8-14, 2019.
