The world’s economic and finance chiefs vowed to enhance cooperation to tackle shared challenges, recognizing the need to step up dialogue and actions to mitigate risks and enhance confidence in international trade. Read the Communiqué of the International Monetary and Financial Committee.
During this flagship event, the World Bank and United Nations, joined by leaders from countries affected by chronic food insecurity, will discuss plans for a new global partnership to help eradicate famine. October 12, 2018 | 14:30 WITA (Bali, Indonesia)
IMF Managing Director Lagarde at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings Plenary session: Our new economic new landscape requires international cooperation—cooperation that is different from the past. I call it the “new multilateralism.” It is more inclusive, more people-centered, and more results-oriented.
How can me make the most of these opportunities? And how can countries create the right conditions to support effective, secure, and inclusive digital platforms? Join our distinguished lineup of public and private leaders to discuss!
Fintech can support growth and poverty reduction by strengthening financial development, inclusion, and efficiency but may also pose risks to financial stability and integrity, as well as to consumer and investor protection.
The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) 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 Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 8-14, 2018.
