Observer registration is now open. Observers to the 2017 Annual Meetings consist of (i) representatives of organizations invited to attend or participate in meetings of the joint Development Committee (DC) and the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and (ii) representatives of organizations invited to the 2016 Annual Meetings. The Executive Boards of the World Bank Group and the IMF have approved that organizations invited to the 2016 Annual Meetings as observers also be invited as observers to the 2017 Annual Meetings. If you have any questions about Observer registration, please forward your inquiry to observerregistration@worldbank.org.
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As in previous years, the World Bank Group and the IMF will host the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) ahead of the official 2017 Annual Meetings. The CSPF provides an open space for Civil Society organizations (CSOs) to dialogue and exchange views with World Bank Group and IMF staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics. The CSPF will convene in Washington, D.C. from October 10 to October 13
All CSO representatives interested in participating in the CSPF must obtain individual accreditation. This accreditation will also provide access to all the open events of the 2017 Annual Meetings. For purposes of registration, CSOs include non-governmental organizations, community groups, labor unions, indigenous peoples movements, faith-based organizations, professional associations, foundations, think tanks, charitable organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations. All other participants - such as representatives from the private sector, academia or governmental bodies - must apply for accreditation through the "Guests" or other relevant registration category.
The online registration system for civil society registration is now open and will close on September 22, 2017. The registration process could take up to three weeks and no new registration requests will be accepted after this deadline, so CSO representatives are encouraged to apply early.
For more information please visit the CSPF website. If you have any questions about the Annual Meetings or the CSPF, please send an email to civilsociety@worldbank.org (World Bank) or ngoliaison@imf.org.
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Press Registration Requirements
Members of the Press with valid credentials are invited to attend the 2017 Annual Meetings. Online registration opened on July 31, 2017 and will close on Saturday, October 14, 2017. All working Press must have Annual Meetings credentials to attend the Meetings. To be accredited, Press must present one of the following:
- Valid press credentials issued by national governments or authorities;
OR
- Clear evidence that you are on assignment from a specific news organization or publication. This applies to all freelancers, including photographers. A valid assignment letter from that news organization, or publication, is required. Photographic agencies must provide clear evidence from a client news organization or publication.
If such credentials are not held or are in question, it will be at the discretion of the IMF and the WBG to determine whether access to the Annual Meetings could be granted. If you have any questions about Press, please contact media@imf.org.
Press who already have IMF Connect accounts AND who previously attended the IMF Annual or Spring Meetings as Press may register here.
All other Press may register here.
Guests are parliamentarians and senators, private sector, and academia.
All Guests are subject to clearance. Online registration opened on July 31, 2017 and will close on Friday, October 6, 2017. Because the clearance process may take up to two weeks, Guests are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Guest accreditation is not transferrable.
Who may apply as a Guest?
- Parliamentarians and Senators.
- Private Sector: Representatives from financial institutions and banks, commercial enterprises, consulting, and contractor firms who have professional interest in the operations and affairs of the IMF and the WBG.
- Academia: University professors, researchers, and faculty members who have professional and educational interest in the operations and affairs of the IMF and the WBG. For students interested in attending, an endorsement letter is required from the Head of Department or Vice Chancellor of the University confirming status in the University and stating academic interest. ( Note: Supporting documentation should be submitted with the online application ).
IMF Guest or WBG Guest?
Guests are requested to choose whether they are to be listed as IMF Guests or WBG Guests, based on their focus during the Annual Meetings. The choice of the Fund or the Bank will not preclude access to venues and events at the other institution. Therefore, except for restricted events, all IMF and WBG Guests will have access to both Fund and Bank venues. (Note: Submitting Guest registration requests to both institutions will substantially delay the processing of your application).
IMF Guests who already have IMF Connect accounts may register here.
All other IMF Guests may register here.
WBG Guests may register here.
World Bank Group and IMF Former Employees
Former Bank and IMF staff members who continue to have business interest in the affairs of both organizations are invited to apply for Guest accreditation at the 2017 Annual Meetings and to complete the Guest Registration Request.
If you have any questions about Guest registration, please forward your inquiries to:
IMFGuests@imf.org for IMF Guest Registration
GuestRegistration@worldbank.org for WBG Guest Registration.
